Appeal after Ripley arson

We’re appealing for witnesses after a fire at a business premises in Derwent Business Park, Ripley in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The fire, which is being treated as arson, is believed to have started sometime between 12.05am and 12.30am on Wednesday 10 June after a window was smashed at the premises.

Anyone with information, or private CCTV installed in the area is asked to contact Detective Staff Investigator Stacey Hart quoting reference number 2*293129.

If you have footage that may be useful to officers please ensure it is downloaded to a separate, secure device ready for them to view.

• Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.