Latest news in Yorkshire: April 01, 2019 12:56:08 PM
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Three men are currently in custody after two police cars were
deliberately set alight in the early hours of this morning (Monday 1
April).
At around 2.10am, it was reported that two cars, which have been
completely destroyed, were on fire outside Goldthorpe Police Station.
Three Barnsley men, aged 35, 18 and 33, were arrested shortly after on
suspicion of causing criminal damage and arson and remain in custody at
this time.
Chief Inspector Mark James, from Barnsley, said: “This reckless incident
has left two operational police cars extensively damaged and behaviour
like this will not be tolerated.
“Thankfully, no one was injured but the fire has also caused damage to
the side of the police station and a council van. Officers worked
quickly after the incident to carry out enquiries and these enquiries
are continuing today.
“I’d like to ask anyone who saw what happened, or who has any
information, to contact us on 101, quoting incident number 56 of 1 April
2019.
“You can also pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800
555111.”
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