Appeal launched to find man in connection with two arsons

Officers looking into two incidents on the same Derby street have released CCTV images of a man they would like to talk to in connection with their investigation.

We were called to a reports of a fire behind the Co-op store in Ashbourne Road in Derby just after 1.45am on Sunday 12 February.

Just over an hour later, at 2.52am, officers were called by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to a fire at the Georgian House Hotel also in Ashbourne Road.

The hotel was evacuated; however, nobody was injured.

CCTV images have been now released showing a man our officers would like to talk to in connection with both incidents.

If you know the man, or have any information about either incident please contact police, quoting reference number 23*89805, on any of the methods below:

• Facebook– send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Website– We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the website.