Arson gang set fire to Wellingborough wheelie bins

An arson attack on two wheelie bins in Wellingborough took place in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, February 3).

Fires were set deliberately in the bins that had been left out in Stanwell Way by three men dressed in dark clothing who then ran off down Pope Road.

Police are looking for witnesses or anyone with any CCTV footage of the incident that took place between 1am and 1.15am to contact them.

A spokesman for Northants Police said: "Witnesses are being sought after two residential wheelie bins were damaged after being deliberately set on fire in Stanwell Way, Wellingborough.

"The incident took place between 1am and 1.15am on Thursday, February 3, when two wheelie bins, which belonged to two separate addresses, had been left outside ready for collection by the local authority.

"Three males dressed in dark clothes have been seen lighting one of the fires before running off down Pope Road, and officers would like to speak to anyone who may have captured this incident on CCTV or dash-cam footage.

"Anyone with information or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, or alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 - quote incident number 22000066331."