Fire crews tackle early morning arson attack in Peterborough

Fire crews were called to a residential street in Bretton, Peterborough, after an arson attack in the early hours of this morning.
The scene of the fire. Photo: Ady OwenThe scene of the fire. Photo: Ady Owen
The scene of the fire. Photo: Ady Owen

Crews were called at about 2.30am to Benland in Bretton after a skip was set on fire.

Police were called after the fire was extinguished at 3.25am and have confirmed the ignition was deliberate and being treated as arson.

Anyone with information should call police on 101.

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