Further arson attacks in Orton

We are urging members of the public to come forward with information following further arson attacks in Orton Malborne in the early hours of this morning (Sunday).

At 2am we received a call reporting two vehicles on fire in Shortfen. It is believed a white van was initially set alight which then spread to a second van nearby.

Three minutes later, at 2.03am, a further call was received reporting a Vauxhall Insignia was on fire in Bodesway.

Detective Inspector Dean Wiffin said: “We believe these two incidents are linked to fires which happened overnight on Sunday last weekend (12 March) in the same area.

“While we are carrying out enquiries and have had dedicated patrols in the area, no arrests have been made as of yet, therefore I would urge anyone who has information about these incidents to get in touch with us as a matter of urgency.”

Last week on Monday morning (13 March), a fire was reported just after midnight in Cheyney Court sheltered accommodation at Orton Malborne where there were some evacuations but no one was injured.

Five cars outside were also ablaze and destroyed.

A couple of hours earlier, at about 10.30pm, two vehicles were set alight – one in Saltmarsh, Orton Malborne, and another in The Village, Orton Longueville.

A signal box for the Nene Valley Railway, at Orton Mere, was also set on fire during the early hours of Monday morning.

Anyone with information should report to police online or call 101 and quote Operation Onward.