Suspected Boxing Day arson being investigated

Emergency services were called to Trelawney Estate in the early hours

Police say investigations continue
Author: Andrew KayPublished 27th Dec 2024

A suspected Boxing Day arson is being investigated by police in Madron near Penzance.

Officers and the fire service were called at 12.35am after a blue Ford Galaxy caught alight at Trelawney Estate - which was completely destroyed in the fire.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall police said: "No-one was injured in the incident and the vehicle was unattended at the time.

"Police are treating the fire as arson at this time and carrying out enquiries in the area."

Anyone with any information, including relevant CCTV or doorbell footage is askerd to contact police quoting crime reference 50240323644

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