Homeless camp near Chichester destroyed in arson attack
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West Sussex Fire and Rescue service were called to reports of a 'makeshift shed-like structure' on fire on Terminus Road near the Firshbourne Roundabout.
Pictures show the remnants of belongings surrounded by ash on a wheeled structure.
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Hide AdA spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to reports of a fire on Terminus Road near the Fishbourne Roundabout in Chichester on Sunday February 2 at 1.50pm.
“One crew from Chichester attended and upon arrival found a makeshift shed-like structure on fire. They used one hose reel to extinguish the fire, but the property was completely destroyed.
“They left the scene at 2.40pm.”
Sussex Police received a third party report of the deliberate ignition of a tent, sleeping bag and clothing in Terminus Road, Chichester.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 912 of 02/02.
This is the third attack on members of the homeless community this year with the bedding and belongings two homeless men also destroyed by arson in Northgate in January.