Stolen car found ablaze after ‘deliberate ignition’ near Pulborough

A stolen vehicle which was deliberately set on fire was found near Pulborough this morning (Tuesday March 31).

By James Oxenham

Published 31st Mar 2015, 18:11 BST

Damage done by the blaze to the stolen car found near Pulborough.Photo contributed by Sussex West Road Policing Unit SUS-150331-170313001

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.

The 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.