Seven arrested following arson spate in Peterborough

Three men have been charged in connection with disorder believed to be linked to arsons in the centre of Peterborough since Friday.

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The men, all from Eastfield, were arrested in the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday) following reports of violence and criminal damage in Orchard Street, Eastfield.

Tomasz Delatowski (37) of Swan Gardens has been charged with five counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and conspiracy to commit violent disorder.

Olaf Sonta (32) of Cobbet Place has been charged with four counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and conspiracy to commit violent disorder.

Adrian Surmacki (21) of Eastfield Road has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

All three men have been remanded in custody to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Friday).

In total, there were six arsons over a four day period in Peterborough which were said to be “targeted” attacks.

The arsons on vehicles and properties were in the Eastfield, New England and Millfield areas.

This prompted police to put in place a section 60 order from 8pm on Tuesday night until 8pm tonight.

The order, which was authorised by an inspector, gave police officers more powers to search people and vehicles under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

As part of the investigation four people were arrested last night in Eastfield Road.

A 34-year-old man remains in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.

Two women aged 28 and 29, and a 26-year-old man, have all been released under investigation.

Anyone with information about the incidents is urged to report to police either online at www.cambs.police.uk/report or call 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111.