APPEAL: Police hunt for youths who set fire to bins in Plungington
Firefighters were called to the blaze, which started to the rear of RK Sweets on Plungington Road, at around midnight on Wednesday April 12.
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Hide AdPolice believe the fire was started by a group of youths who they believe have been causing "considerable anti-social behaviour in the area."
They are now appealing to members of the public to help them identify the people in the CCTV images who may be able to help them with their enquiries.
PC 3579 Coupe said: "We are currently investigating an arson incident which occurred at the rear of RK Sweets on Plungington Road.
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Hide Ad"A large industrial bin was set on fire which had it not been extinguished could have spread to nearby buildings.
"The group involved did not only start this fire but then believed it fun to play with it: placing their hands in and out which could have resulted in some significant injuries."
Anyone with information should call the police on 101 and quoting log LC-20170413-0330 or crime number SA1705265.