Police issue appeal after arsonists strike again at Derbyshire woodland – with firefighters battling blaze for two hours

Police are appealing for information after fire crews were called to tackle another arson incident near a Derbyshire village.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 1st Jun 2022, 10:24 BST
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Officers from the Wingerworth and Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team are keen to speak to anyone that may have witnessed an oak tree being deliberately set alight in woodlands at the back of Wain Way, North Wingfield.

Firefighters at the scene spent two hours ensuring that the blaze was completely out, and this is the second time that they have visited the area.

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If you can provide any information in relation to this, contact Derbyshire Police using any of the following methods, quoting reference number 581-31052022:

The tree was badly damaged during the blaze.The tree was badly damaged during the blaze.
The tree was badly damaged during the blaze.

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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