An arson investigation is underway after a tent, which had a dog inside it, was set alight in Cheltenham.
From Gloucestershire Constabulary:
We’ve now released a CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to who may have witnessed the incident, which took place next to the Tesco Express on the High Street.
The dog was rescued from the burning tent unharmed thanks to passing members of the public, who also moved the tent away from the building to prevent the fire spreading. They then extinguished the flames with water.
Fire crews who attended the incident believe the fire had been started deliberately.
Enquiries have been ongoing since the incident occurred at around 3.15am on Sunday 30 March and investigating officers would now like to hear from the man pictured who was wearing a white top and dark trousers, as it is believed he may have witnessed the incident.
He was seen talking to a man who was dressed in dark clothing with his hood up prior to the blaze.
Officers are also keen to hear from anyone else who may have interacted with the man in dark clothing between 3.15am and 3.30am that morning or who may have seen what happened.
Anyone who has not yet spoken to us who may have any relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from around that time is also urged to get in contact.
Information can be submitted online by completing the following form and quoting incident number 49 of 30 March: https://orlo.uk/OOiHo
Alternatively you can call police on 101, phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit their website: https://orlo.uk/YmwWk
