Martock owner's car set on fire twice in two weeks

Steppes Crescent, Martock, where the car was attacked twice in two week. Picture: Google Street View
Steppes Crescent, Martock, where the car was attacked twice in two week. Picture: Google Street View
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A CAR belonging to a person in Martock has been set on fire TWICE in a fortnight, according to police.

South Somerset Neighbourhood Policing Team is appealing for information about the latest arson attack.

A spokesperson said the vehicle was "deliberately set on fire" in the early hours of last Friday (April 1).

The incident took place in Steppes Crescent at around 4am.

"It's the second time the victim's vehicle has been targeted in the past two weeks," said the spokesperson.

"We'd like to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious overnight on Thursday into Friday, or let us know if they have got any relevant dashcam or doorbell/CCTV footage which may be of help to us."

Anyone who can help should contact police on 101, giving the call handler the reference number 5222076821.

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