Police appeal for help with investigations into suspected Compton Acres arson attack

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Man police want to speak to in connection with suspected West Bridgford arson attack on October 12 2016

Police have released images of a man they want to speak to following a suspected arson attack at Compton Acres shopping centre.

The fire started in bins at around 2.25am on Wednesday October 12 but soon spread across the supermarket’s roof and to other businesses.

Five fire crews attended the scene dealing with the blaze at its height and the fire was put out at around 8am the same day; no-one was hurt in the fire.

The person in the photos is described as white, in his thirties, of a thin build with medium brown hair and wearing a navy and white backpack.

He was riding a black mountain bike with a unique white seat.

If you have any information contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 60 of 12 October 2016.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.