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Appeal for fire watchers after Littlehampton Marina arson

Wednesday, 16 October 2024 06:00

Police are investigating an arson attack at Littlehampton Marina and are seeking three individuals spotted watching from a nearby bridge.

The blaze, which broke out early yesterday in a yard, destroyed three vans and badly damaged two other vehicles.

Fire crews reported seeing three people in high-vis jackets on the A259 bridge, just north of the marina near Tesco.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area shortly after midnight or who may have captured anyone on dash cam on or around the bridge at that time is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 225 of 15/10.

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