Police appeal for information following an arson attack in a Peterlee street
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Emergency services were called to Yoden Road, in Peterlee, at around 7.20am on Sunday, September 5, after receiving reports that a vehicle was on fire.
Officers from Durham Constabulary and their colleagues from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene where a white Nissan Qashqai was ablaze.
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Hide AdOfficers have revealed that they would like to speak with two individuals who were spotted riding a yellow motorbike with a black box on the back of it as part of their investigation.
Police have provided details of how members of the public can contact them with information about the investigation.
A Durham Constabulary spokesperson said on Monday: “A vehicle fire was reported on Yoden Road, Peterlee, at around 7.20am yesterday (Sunday, September 5).
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Hide Ad“Officers and colleagues from the Fire service attended the scene, where a white Nissan Qashqai was ablaze.
"Nobody was injured, and an arson investigation is currently underway.
"Officers would like to speak with two individuals who were seen riding a yellow motorbike with a black box on the back.
"If you have any information relating to the incident, please contact Peterlee CID on (0191) 3752714.
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Hide Ad"Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."