Police enquiries are ongoing into an attempted arson at a petrol station in Pateley Bridge.
The incident happened between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday, May 14, at the Dales Market Corner petrol station in the town.
Officers at North Yorkshire Police said two men walked onto the forecourt, placed a backpack in the area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.
The force has confirmed that enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
It comes as two men were arrested in connection with the attempted arson following the incident.
Dales Market Corner petrol station in Pateley Bridge.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on May 14 on suspicion of arson and criminal damage. He was interviewed and later released on conditional bail.
A second man, 45, was arrested on June 5 in connection with the incident. He was bailed while enquiries continue.
Meanwhile, police have reiterated an appeal to the public to get in touch if they have any information or can identify the man in CCTV images issued by the force.
A police statement added:
“Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to email Jill.Cowling@northyorkshire.police.uk or you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Jill Cowling.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote reference number 12230086186 when passing on information.”
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Investigation continues into Pateley Bridge petrol station attempted arson
Investigations are ongoing into an attempted arson at a petrol station in Pateley Bridge, police have said.
The incident happened between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday, May 14, at the Dales Market Corner petrol station in the town.
According to North Yorkshire Police, two men walked onto the forecourt, placed a backpack in the area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.
Two men were arrested in connection with the attempted arson following the incident.
A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson, while a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage.
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Both have since been released on conditional bail and no charges have been issued.
A police spokesperson said today that an investigation into the attempted arson is ongoing.
Jill Cowling, detective inspector from Harrogate CID, said previously:
Second arrest in Pateley Bridge petrol station attempted arson“We’re treating this incident as deliberate, and enquiries are continuing. Thankfully no one was injured, but we will be increasing police activity in the area to provide additional reassurance to the public.
“As part of the ongoing police investigation I’m now appealing for people to come forward about any suspicious activity at the location on the night of Saturday 13 and in the early hours of Sunday 14 May 2023.”
Police have arrested a second man in connection with an attempted arson in Pateley Bridge.
Officers say the incident happened between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday, May 14, at the Dales Market Corner petrol station in the town.
According to North Yorkshire Police, two men walked onto the forecourt, placed a backpack in the area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.
Police today confirmed a 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the incident.
He currently remains in police custody.
A 36-year-old man had previously been arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage on May 14. He was interviewed and later released on conditional bail.
The force said no charges have been issued at this stage and investigations continue.
Jill Cowling, detective inspector from Harrogate CID, said previously:
“We’re treating this incident as deliberate, and enquiries are continuing. Thankfully no one was injured, but we will be increasing police activity in the area to provide additional reassurance to the public.
“As part of the ongoing police investigation I’m now appealing for people to come forward about any suspicious activity at the location on the night of Saturday 13 and in the early hours of Sunday 14 May 2023.”
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Police release CCTV images after Pateley Bridge petrol station attempted arson
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to after an attempted arson in Pateley Bridge.
Officers say the incident happened between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday (May 14) at the Dales Market Corner petrol station in the town.
Two men walked onto the forecourt, placed a backpack in the area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.
Yesterday afternoon, officers arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of arson and criminal damage. He was interviewed and later released on conditional bail.
North Yorkshire Police has now appealed for the public to help with further information which may assist with the ongoing investigation.
Jill Cowling, detective inspector from Harrogate CID, said:
“We’re treating this incident as deliberate, and enquiries are continuing. Thankfully no one was injured, but we will be increasing police activity in the area to provide additional reassurance to the public.
“As part of the ongoing police investigation I’m now appealing for people to come forward about any suspicious activity at the location on the night of Saturday 13 and in the early hours of Sunday 14 May 2023.”
Anyone with any information is asked to email Jill.Cowling@northyorkshire.police.uk or you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Jill Cowling.
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