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Car set on fire in Melton

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car parked on Dieppe Way in Melton was set on fire on.

The incident happened at about 7.15pm last night (Monday March 16, 2009), when a local resident noticed the fire and contacted the fire service.

A silver Ford Fiesta parked outside an address had been set alight and sustained extensive damage.

The fire service attended and extinguished the fire, which officers believe was started deliberately.

Nobody was injured.

PC James Hirst, who is investigating the incident, said: "The fire has caused the victim great inconvenience. I would urge anybody who has any information about the incident to contact police.

"We're appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anybody acting suspiciously in the Dieppe Way area around the time of the incident, to please get in touch."

Anyone with any information about the fire is asked to contact PC 2201 James Hirst on 0116 2222222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 2201. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

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