Police describe arson attack in Kenilworth as a 'mindless act of stupidity'

Police believe that a fire at empty buildings in Kenilworth was an act of arson.

The fire happened on Saturday night at Southcrest Farm, Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth.

Officers are asking anyone that may have been in the Glasshouse Lane/eastern end of Leyes Lane, area of Kenilworth between 8pm and 9.15pm on Saturday November 14 and saw or heard anything suspicious to contact them.

We reported about the incident on Sunday - and today (Monday) police described it as a 'mindless act of stupidity'.

PC Jones, from Kenilworth and Warwick Rural Police, said: "Following discussion with the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service it would appear that this was a deliberate act.

"This mindless act of stupidity took up considerable emergency service resources in the middle of national pandemic. That’s saying nothing of the risks to everyone involved.

"If you know or suspect you know who is responsible for this please contact us directly (email below) or anonymously via crimestoppers.

"If you have any dashcam / CCTV footage that may be relevant please contact me on [email protected]"