Guisborough arson attack: Police 'particularly interested' in 'distinctive' Jaguar convertible

Sue Kirby

24 June 2024 at 6:12 am·1-min read

Police are appealing for information about a "distinctive" white Jaguar car following an arson attack.

The blaze happened at a property on Huby Court, in Guisborough, during the early hours of Sunday morning. Fortunately, the occupants in the house at the time of the attack were unharmed.

Officers are appealing for CCTV of any persons or vehicles in the area between 12.30am to 12.40am, and are "particularly interested in any footage showing a distinctive white Jaguar F Type R convertible".

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Footage can be uploaded directly here. "Any witnesses or anyone who may have inofrmation can contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 117632," a spokesperson for Cleveland Police said. "Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111."

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