Help police find Henlow arsonists

A series of fires were reported in Henlow and Clifton in the early hours of Sunday February 13th.

Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Control Room received the first call at:

* 00.09 to a fire in Arlesey Road, Henlow Village to a pile of tyres and other materials in a field.

A fire crew from Shefford attended and using water back packs, designed for use in hard to reach locations, put out the fire.

* Whilst Shefford firefighters were still at Arlesey Road, fire control received another call at 01.43 to a fire at Elm Close, Henlow Village. Across border support was brought in from Herts FRS's Hitchin station initially and then Shefford moved on to the scene.

The fire took in two wheelie bins, a car, trees and the plastic frontage to a house.

* At 02.30 control received a report of a skip fire at Whiston Crescent, Clifton. Shefford crews attended.

*At 02.34 a BLFRS duty officer filed a report to control of another incident at the High Street, Henlow of a wheelie bin which was put out by police using dry power.

Much of this activity was monitored from above by a police helicopter.

Bedfordshire Police said: “We can confirm we are investigating a series of arson attacks in the Henlow and Clifton area. The arsons took place between 1am and 2am on Sunday 13th February, during which 5 bins were damaged along with a skip and hedges. One bin was also reported stolen.Nobody was hurt. The offences happened in Elm Close, Coach Road and the High Street in Henlow whilst another offence took place in Whiston Crescent in Clifton.

“Safer Neighbourhood Officers are aware of the offences and are seeking to identify those responsible for the damage, anyone with information can contact the PS Andy Rivers on 01234 842531."