Police believe a fire that destroyed a caravan in Yeats Road, Portland, at about 1am on 29 October was deliberate. Two people arrested. Quote 55260169390.

Two people have been arrested after a caravan was destroyed by fire on Portland in the early hours of Thursday 29 October. Police believe the fire was started deliberately.

Dorset Police said the fire was reported at around 1am in Yeats Road, near the Portland Heights hotel. Officers went to help the fire service. The force said the cause was believed to be deliberate.

A 36-year-old woman from Portland and a 34-year-old man from Weymouth were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. The force said they remained in police custody when it published its appeal on 29 October. An arrest is not a charge, and neither person has been charged.

The force has not said whether anyone was in the caravan or whether anyone was hurt.

Detective Sergeant Simon Austin, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are carrying out detailed enquiries into this incident and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the relevant time period to please contact us.”

He added: “I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.”

What it means for you

If you were near Yeats Road, Portland, around 1am on Thursday 29 October, or you have a doorbell camera or dashcam that covers the road, check it for anything from that time.

  • Report online through Dorset Police or call 101.
  • Quote occurrence number 55260169390.
  • To stay anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

We will update this report if the force issues any further statement.