Appeal for information following suspected arson in Bournemouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a suspected arson in Bournemouth.

It was reported that between 11pm on Saturday 4 April and 12am on Sunday 5 April 2026 two vehicles and a property were damaged by a fire in Walkwood Avenue.

Officers attended to assist the fire service and it was reported that the cause of the fire was believed to be deliberate.

Police Constable Kieran Neville, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are carrying out detailed enquiries into this incident and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the relevant time period to please contact us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant home CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260047847. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.