Police hunt owners of dented Fiat Punto linked to Welling arson attack
Fiat Punto caught in fiery crime
Police have released images of a light blue Fiat Punto, believed to be the Grande model, following a shocking arson attack at a Welling home. The car has a distinctive dent on its front right wheel arch and is thought to be in the south east 1 area covering Welling, Bexleyheath, Dartford, or Greenwich.
Blaze breaks out on South Gipsy Road
The London Fire Brigade called cops at 11.06pm on Wednesday, 14 July, after a car was set ablaze on South Gipsy Road, Welling. Firefighters and police managed to put out the fire by 12.30am. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident, which police are treating as arson.
Police plea for witnesses
Detective Sergeant Danny Banks, Serious and Complex Investigations Unit, said: “Our officers have been working tirelessly to piece together what happened. We’re now zeroing in on this car and need to identify it ASAP. If you recognise this vehicle, please come forward.
No detail is too small and could be the key to catching those responsible for this attack. Contact us on 101 or tweet @MetCC with reference CAD 8350/14July. It’s vital we hear from you.”
How to help
- Call police on 101 with any info.
- Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 8350/14July.
- Remain anonymous? Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.
