Police believe a vehicle fire in Dorchester Road, Redlands, at about 1.50am on 19 October was suspicious and want witnesses and dashcam footage. Quote 55260163602.

Police are asking for witnesses and dashcam footage after a vehicle fire in Dorchester Road, Weymouth, which they believe was suspicious.

Dorset Police said it was called at around 1.50am on Monday 19 October. The fire was in the Redlands area of Dorchester Road. The fire service put it out. It was later reported that the cause was believed to be suspicious.

The force published its appeal on its own news site. It has not said what kind of vehicle it was, whether anyone was hurt, or whether anyone has been arrested.

PC Sam Farmer, of Weymouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this fire, and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please come forward.”

He added: “I would also ask any motorists who were travelling in the area around the relevant time to please review any dashcam footage for anything that might assist our enquiries.”

What it means for you

If you drove along Dorchester Road through Redlands in the early hours of Monday 19 October, check your dashcam for anything from around 1.50am.

  • Report online through Dorset Police or call 101.
  • Quote occurrence number 55260163602.
  • To stay anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Dorchester Road is the main road between Weymouth town centre and Upwey. For works and closures on it, see our Dorset roadworks and travel page.