Two men wanted over '˜possible arson' at St Leonards caravan park

Police want to speak to two men over the fire which destroyed two caravans at a St Leonards holiday park last night (Monday, November 21), described as a '˜possible arson'.

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Another caravan damaged by the fire at Combe Haven Holiday Park SUS-161122-125259001

Two static caravans about 100 metres apart were severely damaged by the blaze at Combe Haven Holiday Park on Harley Shute Road.

Two other holiday homes and two fences were also damaged by the flames and heat.

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A police spokesman said: “The cause of the fires is under investigation as possible arson.

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One of the caravans destroyed by a fire at Combe Haven Holiday Park SUS-161122-125313001

Police would like to speak to two white men, both aged 20-25, who were seen in the vicinity between 9pm and 9.30pm.

“One was described as 6’1”, with short fair or ginger hair – he was possibly wearing glasses and was also wearing a black jacket and dark trousers.

“The second man was slightly shorter, wearing a black hooded top with the hood up and dark/grey bottoms.”

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Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or phone 101, quoting serial 1412 of 21/11.

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One of the caravans destroyed by a fire at Combe Haven Holiday Park SUS-161122-125313001

Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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