FURTHER UPDATE

Man Charged with Arson and Attempted Arson, 20 April

A man, age 32 of George Town, has been charged with two counts of Arson in relation to an incident where two vehicles were set on fire at a residence on Palm Dale Avenue, George Town, on the morning of Tuesday, 12 September, 2017. He has also been charged with one count of Attempted Arson in relation to a bottle of flammable liquid which was thrown through the window of the residence during the same incident.

The same man was arrested on the morning of Wednesday, 18 April, on suspicion of the Arson of two police vehicles (see below).

He is appearing in court this morning Fri), 20 April.

UPDATE:

Man Arrested for Arson on Police Vehicles, 18 April

Shortly before 3:00AM today, 18 April, a man, age 32 of George Town, was arrested on suspicion of Arson in relation to the arson of two police cars yesterday, 17 April on Walkers Road (see below). He is currently in police custody as the investigation continues.

From RCIPS

Around 2:45AM this morning, Tuesday, 17 April, police and fire officers were dispatched to the scene of a fire at a local garage on Walkers Road where two new police cars had been damaged as a result of an apparent arson.

The vehicles were apparently targeted; they were not occupied at the time and there were no injuries in the incident. No other property damage was reported.

Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident.

“This is an unacceptable attack on law enforcement and government property,” said Derek Byrne, Commissioner of Police, “it will impact the patrols those vehicles were intended for, but more importantly, appears to be a continuation of reckless arson attacks on vehicles around the island last year. Such behavior endangers everyone and must be stopped. We are asking members of the community to come forward with any information.”

The matter is under police investigation. Anyone with any information should contact 949-4222 or Crime Stoppers, to remain anonymous.