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Arsonists blamed in police van fire
6:39am Tuesday 6th May 2008
Comments (25)ARSONISTS wrecked a police van while officers carried out inquiries in Poole.
The blaze reduced the van to "a shell" and now an urgent appeal has been launched for information about the offenders.
Firefighters were called to Lagland Street just after 9.30pm on Sunday when passers-by saw the van on fire.
They discovered it had been targeted while Dorset Police officers were involved in routine inquiries at a nearby address.
"The fire appears to have been started deliberately and we are very keen to hear from anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time," said a police spokesman.
Police ruled out suggestions that they may have been lured to the area by the arsonists and said: "We were not there as the result of a malicious call."
Damage is described as extensive and is likely to cost several thousands of pounds to put right, said the spokesman, who added: "It is just a shell." The van was recovered from the scene and has been taken to a secure site for assessment and repairs.
The incident took place near the Cockleshell pub and officers hope customers may have seen something which may help their inquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on 01202 222222 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111. Mobile phone tariffs may apply.
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HAL101, Bournemouth says...
9:21am Tue 6 May 08
Or they might only have been drunk, in which case they would contribute to the conflagration and been cremated. Maria, that is an example of dark humour.
HAL101, Bournemouth says...
9:23am Tue 6 May 08
Firefighters were called to Lagland Street
Lag land Street? - how very appropriate.
davey, bournemouth says...
9:25am Tue 6 May 08
Christopher, Wallisdown & Winton West says...
10:34am Tue 6 May 08
ilcolonello, Bournemouth says...
11:25am Tue 6 May 08
ilcolonello, Bournemouth says...
11:25am Tue 6 May 08
the general, poole says...
1:54pm Tue 6 May 08
Robert Ratcliffe, poole says...
2:19pm Tue 6 May 08
ilcolonello wrote:Agreed, a totaly stupid comment from HAL101
HAL101 - all vehicles are of similar flammability... It is impossible to make any vehicle any more flame-proof than they already are, under current vehicle Construction and Use regulations. When you bought your last car (if you even have a car), did you check on its ability to not burn? Was it fire-retardant, or perhaps it's just you who is a bit retarded ...:)
davey, bournemouth says...
2:48pm Tue 6 May 08
We doo...
denis, bournemouth says...
3:59pm Tue 6 May 08
HAL101 wrote:Try throwing a gallon of petrol in your car and igniting it- that's how inflammable any vehicle is, If you want it to burn it will !!
I am amazed at the stupidity of buying a vehicle that is so inflammable for a purpose where violence and crime are to be expected. Supposing some person or persons had been arrested and locked in that van? They might only have committed some minor crime, like breaking a car window (which may not be regarded as a crime in Norwich unless proof of criminal intent is provided, if a nameless inspector gets her lazy way!) Or they might only have been drunk, in which case they would contribute to the conflagration and been cremated. Maria, that is an example of dark humour.
If the officers had a prsioner in the van they would not have left the vehicle, what stupid comment !!
route 1, kinson says...
5:58pm Tue 6 May 08
they probably think they are " well hard ".after they quickly ran away from the scene !the sort of scum that think the world owes them everything for nothing whilst they sit back drinking smoking and producing the next generation of brainless offspring.god help this country !!!
MIG, Poole says...
6:54pm Tue 6 May 08
PETE WOODLEY, says...
7:17pm Tue 6 May 08
HAL101, Bournemouth says...
9:41pm Tue 6 May 08
ilcolonello wrote:Did I check on my latest cars ability not to burn? Er well no actually. But tomorrow, first thing, with a box of marches. Watch the Echo over the next couple of days, you may find me a subject of a story, instead of just commentating. i.e. Echo commentator burns own car in works car park - police are mystified. Would this be a criminal offence. Where is Nick when you need him. Typical copper, never around when wanted.
HAL101 - all vehicles are of similar flammability... It is impossible to make any vehicle any more flame-proof than they already are, under current vehicle Construction and Use regulations. When you bought your last car (if you even have a car), did you check on its ability to not burn? Was it fire-retardant, or perhaps it's just you who is a bit retarded ...:)
:)
HAL101, Bournemouth says...
9:46pm Tue 6 May 08
Did I check on my latest cars ability not to burn? Er well no actually. But tomorrow, first thing, with a box of marches. Watch the Echo over the next couple of days, you may find me a subject of a story, instead of just commentating. i.e. Echo commentator burns own car in works car park - police are mystified.
Is this a criminal offence. Where is Nick when you need him. Typical copper, never around when you need him!
:)
HAL101, Bournemouth says...
9:51pm Tue 6 May 08
denis wrote:What a stupid comment!!!!!!!!!!!
HAL101 wrote: I am amazed at the stupidity of buying a vehicle that is so inflammable for a purpose where violence and crime are to be expected. Supposing some person or persons had been arrested and locked in that van? They might only have committed some minor crime, like breaking a car window (which may not be regarded as a crime in Norwich unless proof of criminal intent is provided, if a nameless inspector gets her lazy way!) Or they might only have been drunk, in which case they would contribute to the conflagration and been cremated. Maria, that is an example of dark humour.Try throwing a gallon of petrol in your car and igniting it- that's how inflammable any vehicle is, If you want it to burn it will !! If the officers had a prsioner in the van they would not have left the vehicle, what stupid comment !!
norbitonpaul, says...
10:02pm Tue 6 May 08
e.
For **** sake, what is happening out there.
RK, dorset says...
8:14am Wed 7 May 08
I would imagine that Poole's finest were there for a good purpose, only to find their van warmer than when they left it.....you can't blame them!!
PETE WOODLEY, says...
9:05am Wed 7 May 08
HAL101 wrote:For your benefit NICK is now a ambulance man.You might soon need him.
ilcolonello wrote:Did I check on my latest cars ability not to burn? Er well no actually. But tomorrow, first thing, with a box of marches. Watch the Echo over the next couple of days, you may find me a subject of a story, instead of just commentating. i.e. Echo commentator burns own car in works car park - police are mystified. Would this be a criminal offence. Where is Nick when you need him. Typical copper, never around when wanted.
HAL101 - all vehicles are of similar flammability... It is impossible to make any vehicle any more flame-proof than they already are, under current vehicle Construction and Use regulations. When you bought your last car (if you even have a car), did you check on its ability to not burn? Was it fire-retardant, or perhaps it's just you who is a bit retarded ...:)
:)
HAL101, Bournemouth says...
10:32am Wed 7 May 08
PETE WOODLEY wrote:Please do not be so personal. Go to the forum for personal intercourse.
HAL101 wrote:For your benefit NICK is now a ambulance man.You might soon need him.ilcolonello wrote: HAL101 - all vehicles are of similar flammability... It is impossible to make any vehicle any more flame-proof than they already are, under current vehicle Construction and Use regulations. When you bought your last car (if you even have a car), did you check on its ability to not burn? Was it fire-retardant, or perhaps it's just you who is a bit retarded ...:)Did I check on my latest cars ability not to burn? Er well no actually. But tomorrow, first thing, with a box of marches. Watch the Echo over the next couple of days, you may find me a subject of a story, instead of just commentating. i.e. Echo commentator burns own car in works car park - police are mystified. Would this be a criminal offence. Where is Nick when you need him. Typical copper, never around when wanted. :)
PETE WOODLEY, says...
4:15pm Wed 7 May 08
HAL101 wrote:WHAT on earth are you on.All we are getting from you is a load of rubbish,unreadable at times,
PETE WOODLEY wrote:Please do not be so personal. Go to the forum for personal intercourse.
HAL101 wrote:For your benefit NICK is now a ambulance man.You might soon need him.ilcolonello wrote: HAL101 - all vehicles are of similar flammability... It is impossible to make any vehicle any more flame-proof than they already are, under current vehicle Construction and Use regulations. When you bought your last car (if you even have a car), did you check on its ability to not burn? Was it fire-retardant, or perhaps it's just you who is a bit retarded ...:)Did I check on my latest cars ability not to burn? Er well no actually. But tomorrow, first thing, with a box of marches. Watch the Echo over the next couple of days, you may find me a subject of a story, instead of just commentating. i.e. Echo commentator burns own car in works car park - police are mystified. Would this be a criminal offence. Where is Nick when you need him. Typical copper, never around when wanted. :)
PETE WOODLEY, says...
4:16pm Wed 7 May 08
HAL101 wrote:WHAT on earth are you on.All we are getting from you is a load of rubbish,unreadable at times,
PETE WOODLEY wrote:Please do not be so personal. Go to the forum for personal intercourse.
HAL101 wrote:For your benefit NICK is now a ambulance man.You might soon need him.ilcolonello wrote: HAL101 - all vehicles are of similar flammability... It is impossible to make any vehicle any more flame-proof than they already are, under current vehicle Construction and Use regulations. When you bought your last car (if you even have a car), did you check on its ability to not burn? Was it fire-retardant, or perhaps it's just you who is a bit retarded ...:)Did I check on my latest cars ability not to burn? Er well no actually. But tomorrow, first thing, with a box of marches. Watch the Echo over the next couple of days, you may find me a subject of a story, instead of just commentating. i.e. Echo commentator burns own car in works car park - police are mystified. Would this be a criminal offence. Where is Nick when you need him. Typical copper, never around when wanted. :)
Angus, Bournemouth says...
4:09pm Thu 8 May 08
Laurent Bourgeois, Bournemouth says...
2:34pm Sun 18 May 08
ABLAZE: A police van in Poole burns after arsonists strike
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