Nasty... police need help to trace the armed arsonists who struck in Nuneaton last night (Tuesday, June 20)BALACLAVA-clad arsonists, armed with baseball bats and a petrol can, tried to force their way into a home in Nuneaton.
They struck at an address in Bermuda Road at just after 8.30 pm last night (Tuesday, June 20).
It is understood that they tried to force their way into the house but, when they failed, they torched a camper van outside.
Shocked neighbours raised the alarm with the emergency services and two fire engines and six police cars swooped on the residential area.
Officers are now investigating the incident and want to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area or around the property to come forward.
Also, while they carried out welfare checks at the property, they found a number of cannabis plants growing inside. A 23-year-old man, who has not been identified, was arrested under suspicion of production of cannabis. He is currently in custody.
Anyone with any information about the arson attack should contact police on 101, quoting incident 459 of June 20.
Details can also be passed on to officers via the Crimestoppers hotline, which is free and confidential, on 0800 555 111.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:17 pm