Arson in Holsworthy prompts police appeal

Police in Holsworthy are urgently seeking information from the public following an arson incident on a residential property located on Whimble Hill. 

The incident, which occurred late at night on Saturday, March 23, has raised serious concerns.

Police have said: “It is believed that an unknown suspect or suspects intentionally set fire to a house during darkness hours. The act was committed whilst the occupants inside the property were asleep.”

The incident unfolded around 11.40pm on Saturday night (March 23) when an unknown suspect or suspects, believed to have done so intentionally, set fire to a residential property on Whimble Hill.

Detectives assigned to the case are now focusing their efforts on identifying three men believed to be connected to the arson. 

These individuals are suspected of driving a 2006 SAAB estate car, which was reportedly present at the scene of the crime.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen this vehicle in the vicinity of Holsworthy on the night of the incident, or who may have noticed any suspicious activity, to come forward with any relevant information.

Individuals with information relevant to the case are urged to contact the police immediately by dialling 101 or by visiting the police website and quoting reference number 50240070198. Alternatively, those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.