Police investigating an arson attack on a Tesco superstore, in Hove, have published still pictures of the suspect.
They made an appeal for the public’s help tracing the man who was filmed just as fire started.
Sussex Police said this morning (Friday 25 July): “Police investigating a report of arson in a supermarket foyer have released images of a man they wish to speak with.
“Emergency services were called after a fire was reported at Tesco, in Church Road, Hove, at about 4.20am on Thursday 24 July.
“The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
“Detectives are investigating and have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak with.
“He is described as having dark hair and wearing a white shirt or light jumper with black writing, blue jeans and white trainers.
“Anyone who recognises the man or witnesses or anyone with information such as CCTV doorbell or dashcam footage in the area is asked to come forward.
“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by calling 101 and quote serial 197 of 24/07.”
One does have to question the wisdom of keeping a load of highly flammable projects by your main exit route.
Based on his hairstyle I would say the suspect could well be an Oasis fan and may even have been to one of their recent reunion concerts.
There’s always a motive when it comes to crime so it may well be worth the police having a word with staff in the shop to see if they’ve had any disgruntled customers recently – such as someone who was particularly angry when they made a complaint.
Definitely. Maybe?
Possibly a Prodigy fan too
Insert obvious Firestarter joke here
He’s a bit twisted.
That’s just long hair Ron. That kid weren’t born when Oasis and Prodigy were current…
When did Oasis play near Hove?
Another lowlife pof wandering our streets.
Random sandal shod foot in one picture here? A woman? Are the annual travellers back on the Kings Esplanade this year I wonder. Thinking of issues in the past involving summer travellers & that Tesco….