CCTV appeal for man believed to be in Rotherham or Sheffield after hotel fire in Chester
“As part of our investigation we’re keen to speak to the man in the CCTV images”
Police are seeking to identify a man who can help with their investigations into a fire at a hotel.
Chester Constabulary released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to who is believed to have travelled to Sheffield or Rotherham as they continue their investigations.
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It is reported that the incident occurred shortly after 2.30pm on Tuesday, June 30.
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at a hotel on Brook Street, Chester.
On arrival officers found that an unknown offender had forced entry into the room and deliberately set fire to the bed.
Enquiries in relation to the incident have been ongoing and as part of the investigation officers have now released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to identify.
Detective Constable Karina Monks of Chester CID, said: “Enquiries in relation to this incident have been ongoing and we’re committed to doing all that we can to identify the person responsible.
“As part of our investigation we’re keen to speak to the man in the CCTV images.
“Our enquiries suggest that the man travelled to Chester from the Rotherham or Sheffield area and is believed to have returned to South Yorkshire following the incident.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Cheshire Police online or by calling 101 and quoting reference number 26000524557.