Vehicles destroyed in arson attack on Banbury estate
23/04/2025
Police say the reckless and dangerous incident should not be underestimated
Two vehicles have been destroyed in an arson attack on a Banbury estate.
Officers from Thames Valley Police were called to Ironstones in Hardwick at around 2am yesterday morning (April 22) after a vehicle was set on fire.
The vehicle set alight was a red Vauxhall Astra. The fire then spread to a nearby white Citroen Relay van.
Investigating officer PC George Wiffen said: “This reckless and dangerous incident of arson should not be underestimated. It is a dangerous criminal act and can cause devastating consequences.
“I would like to hear from anybody who has dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell camera footage that has captured the incident to please contact us.
“You can make a report via our website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 43250194222.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
