Arson
Fight Fireraisers
If you have information about someone deliberately starting
fires call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111
Phone free any time.
- You will not be asked for your details.
- We will not contact you.
- You will not have to go to court.
- No-one will ever know who made the call.
You may get a cash reward if your information leads to the
charging of a suspect.The following are some tips to follow to help
reduce arson in your local area:
Vehicles
- At night, park in a well lit place.
- Remove the ignition key, close all the windows and lock the
car.
- Fit and use an anti-theft device.
- Report abandoned cars to the police.
Domestic Properties
- Make sure that there is a strong front door fitted with strong
locks and a chain.
- Close all windows when the house is empty.
- Lock all doors.
- Don't let rubbish accumulate and keep bins away from the
house.
Schools
- Litter bins should be emptied twice a day.
- Doors throughout the school should be closed at the end of the
day.
- At night windows should be securely fastened.
All fires no matter how small should be reported to the
Fire &
Rescue Service.