Fire crews tackle two vehicle fires near Much Wenlock leisure centre 'believed to be deliberate'
Fire crews were called out to two suspicious vehicle fires in Much Wenlock on Tuesday night, which were reported just one minute apart.
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Shropshire Fire and Rescue received a report about a pick-up truck alight at Much Wenlock Leisure Centre at around 9.57pm on Tuesday (February 26).
A crew from Much Wenlock fire station was immediately deployed to the scene, but within one minute of the first report, another call came in.
At 9.58pm, the fire service was informed about a motorcycle fire on Farley Road - the same road as the leisure centre - and a second crew from Tweedale was mobilised.
A spokesperson from Shropshire Fire and Rescue said both fires were "believed to be deliberate ignition" and said the police had been requested.
Both fires were reported to be under control by 10.20pm.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Officers were called to Farley Road in Much Wenlock at around 10.05pm yesterday following reports of two vehicle fires. They are currently being treated as suspicious, and enquiries are on-going."
