Police launch arson probe after blaze at pre-school
Police have launched a probe after an arson incident at a pre-school.
It happened following a break-in at Little Owls Woodland Pre-school, off Allington Lane, near to Itchen Valley Country Park.
Police were called at 7pm by the fire service after significant damage was caused to the pre-school site in a “suspected arson incident” close to Southampton Airport.
Police Sergeant Ralph Akehurst, of the Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "We are conducting a full and thorough investigation to establish the cause of the fire and anyone who was involved.
"We understand the impact this incident will have on our community, but we want to reassure you that although this is believed to be an isolated incident there will be increased patrols in the area while our enquiries continue.
"At this stage I would urge anyone with information to come forward and help us identify those responsible."
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 44250121205
You can also make a report online at: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/