Six arrests made after spate of arson attacks in Northallerton

Six people have been arrested following a spate of arson and criminal damage in Northallerton.

The incidents include vehicles being burned, property being damaged and windows being smashed.

Police today reassured residents that the offences were believed to be self-contained, meaning there was little risk of the wider public being targeted, and suspects had been arrested.

North Yorkshire Police said Northallerton Neighbourhood Policing team had been working closely with the community.

It has been providing extra patrols in and around the Meadow Lane area, drop-in sessions which were being advertised locally and had been working with other organisations to develop information and provide community support.

The incidents took place in July, August and September.

Sergeant Chris Hughes, of Northallerton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “It’s understandable if residents have concerns about what’s been happening in and around Meadow Lane.

“I’d like to reassure people that we’ve been carrying out thorough investigations, making arrests and taking action to ensure people feel safe in their community.

“While some of these incidents are serious, they are isolated and self-contained. That means there is very little risk to the wider public.”

Six people, aged between their teens and late 30s, have been arrested over the past three weeks.

They were taken into police custody and bailed pending further investigations.

Anyone with information about crime in their community can share it with North Yorkshire Police using the reporting service on the force’s website, or by calling 101. You can also report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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