Man arrested after car set on fire at Chop Gate

A man was arrested after a car was crashed and then deliberately set on fire last night.

Firefighters were called to the incident in Raisdale Road, Chop Gate, at 5.54pm.

A car had been set on fire after a crash.

The fire had spread to nearby tree and fence.

The fire destroyed the vehicle and was extinguished using a hose reel jet.

North Yorkshire Police said that thanks to witnesses officers were able to identify a suspect.

He was arrested a short time later in Middlesbrough.

The suspect was released under investigation after being interviewed.

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