Stolen car found ablaze after ‘deliberate ignition’ near Pulborough


Emergency services were called to the junction between Nutbourne Road and West Chiltington Road at around 1.25am where they found a 4x4 ablaze.
Police said the car had been stolen from the forecourt of car dealers Arun Limited in Pulborough and a spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) added the blaze had been lit deliberately.
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Hide AdThe spokesperson for WSFRS said: “It was a deliberate ignition. One hose reel and two breathing apparatus were used.
“A crew from Storrington attended the incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or phone 101, quoting serial 05 of 31/3 (river) or 74 of 31/3 (fire).
Alternatively, information can be passed via the independent charity Crimestoppers without having to leave a name on 0800 555 111.