No further action against 43-year-old arrested Epsom man. His bail has now been cancelled. Two teens were arrested in connection with a Horley skip fire earlier today. The skip fire is not believed to be connected with the recent spate of offences.
Surrey Police is taking no further action against a man arrested in connection with the series of arsons in the Reigate and Horley areas.
The 43-year-old man from Epsom was arrested on Saturday 5 July on suspicion of arson and released on bail. His bail has now been cancelled and no further action is being taken against him.
Two 17-year-old boys were arrested earlier today after the contents of a skip were set alight in Horley.
But Reigate and Banstead Neighbourhood Sergeant Dan Gutierrez told locals: “This fire is not believed to be connected to the recent spate of arson offences in the Reigate and Banstead borough."
A 29-year-old man from Horley was arrested on Friday 25 July in connection with the arsons. He has been released on bail until Wednesday 24 September pending further enquiries.
Anyone who can assist with the investigation is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting Operation Retinta.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 and information passed directly to them which leads to the arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward of up to £2,000.If you would like advise on how to protect your property from arson contact the Arson Task Force provided by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service on 01737 733680.
