Kayak arson attack damages cars and houses

An arson attack that destroyed a number of kayaks and damaged cars and buildings in Nottinghamshire has prompted an appeal from police.

The fire was started in a trailer containing the equipment outside an address in The Arches, East Leake, at 12:17 GMT on 30 March.

All 18 kayaks inside the trailer were lost, and the flames damaged the front of the property, destroyed two cars parked outside and damaged neighbours' vehicles.

Officers are now appealing to residents in the village to check CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage for anything which could help them track the movements of the person responsible.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has carried out an investigation which revealed an accelerant was used to start the fire.

Det Con Annabel Walker, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This deliberately lit fire has caused extensive damage and also put people living in the area at serious risk.

"Lighting any fire can have catastrophic consequences, so it is really important anyone who can help our investigation does so."

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