Arson

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Fight Fireraisers

If you have information about someone deliberately starting fires call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111

Phone free any time.

• You will not be asked for your details.
• We will not contact you.
• You will not have to go to court.
• No-one will ever know who made the call.

You may get a cash reward if your information leads to the charging of a suspect.The following are some tips to follow to help reduce arson in your local area:

Vehicles

• At night, park in a well lit place.
• Remove the ignition key, close all the windows and lock the car.
• Fit and use an anti-theft device.
• Report abandoned cars to the police.

Domestic Properties

• Make sure that there is a strong front door fitted with strong locks and a chain.
• Close all windows when the house is empty.
• Lock all doors.
• Don't let rubbish accumulate and keep bins away from the house.

Schools

• Litter bins should be emptied twice a day.
• Doors throughout the school should be closed at the end of the day.
• At night windows should be securely fastened.

All fires no matter how small should be reported to the Fire & Rescue Service.