West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a significant fire at a garage in Hereford.
The elderly couple who own the garage have lost the majority of their belongings, with the belongings being housed in the garage due to the house being moved around and adjusted due to one of them suffering with illness and requiring care.
A post shared by Dawn Carter on GoFundMe said:
“I want to raise money to help my elderly neighbours who lost everything in a garage fire last night. Their belongings were in the garage because they had to turn their living room into a hospital so every thing was put into the garage.
“The gentleman is very poorly and has regular carers going in. It’s so sad and with everything they have been through and are going through this has just really knocked them. The police are involved and I just wanted to help in anyway possible. Any help would be gratefully received thank you.
You can donate by visiting – Fundraiser by Carter Dawn : Help for elderly neighbors (gofundme.com)
Statement from West Mercia Police:
“During the early hours of this morning, Monday 7th March 2022 at approximately 01:30am Police were called to a fire on Brampton Road, Hereford.
“A garage, located behind properties along Brampton Road was on fire. The fire was successfully put out by the Fire Service. Police and the fire service conducted inquiries in the nearby area and information suggests that youths were seen in the area before the fire began.
“The owners of the garage were later located and informed, which was very upsetting and distressing for the couple. All their belongings within the garage have been destroyed in the fire leaving nothing for them to recover.
“At this time the incident is being treated as suspicious and we urge any members of the public with information to come forward. You can provide information by contacting 101 quoting reference 00019_I_07032022. You can also report to the police anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers.”
