Police in Rushcliffe are appealing for help after a trailer containing kayaks was set alight in a village.
The arson attack, which caused serious damage to surrounding buildings and cars, took place outside an address in The Arches, East Leake, at 12.17am on 30 March 2025.
Police said:
‘We are appealing to residents in the village to check CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage for anything which could help us track the movements of the person responsible.
‘The fire spread through the 18 kayaks inside the trailer, damaged the front of the property, wrote off two cars parked outside and damaged neighbours’ vehicles.
‘Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has carried out an investigation which revealed an accelerant was used to start the fire.’
Detective Constable Annabel Walker said: “This deliberately lit fire has caused extensive damage and also put people living in the area at serious risk.
“Lighting any fire can have catastrophic consequences so it is really important anyone who can help our investigation does so.
“I’d particularly like to hear from anyone in the village, not just on The Arches, with recorded footage which might assist our inquiries.
“Please check your CCTV or doorbell footage and get in touch without delay if you can help.”
Anyone with any information should call 101, quoting incident number 58 of 30 March 2025, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
