POLICE have released CCTV images following arson attacks in Boscombe.

An image of a suspect has been released following the attacks last week when wheelie bins were set alight.

Police were called at 2.13am on Thursday February 19 to reports of a wheelie bin alight inside a wooden shed in Boscombe Spa Road.

Around 20 minutes later, two more bins were set alight in Manor Road.

At 4am a fourth bin was set alight in a car park off Wharncliffe Road.

Bournemouth Echo:

Detective Sergeant Dave Colomb, of Bournemouth CID, said: “Thankfully no one was injured in any of these incidents and the fires did not spread to nearby homes.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed these incidents or recognises a man with similar clothing or characteristics to that of the suspect in the CCTV image to please call me.

“All calls will be treated in strict confidence.”

No arrests have been made.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting crime number C:15:C3336 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.