Car fires in Newcastle
Northumbria Police are investigating a number of cars fires in Newcastle.
Northumbria Police are investigating a number of cars fires in Newcastle.
Two teenagers have been arrested and bailed after five cars were set on fire in Newcastle.
Inspector Deborah Alderson, from Northumbria Police said:
"I'd like to reassure people that arrests were made quickly in this case and it remains an active enquiry. However we'd still appeal for anyone with information about these arsons to get in touch."
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101.
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