CCTV appeal after attempted arson at petrol station in Pateley Bridge

Two men have been arrested following an attempted arson at The Dales Market corner petrol station in Pateley Bridge.

In the early hours of Sunday 14 May 2023, between 1.45am and 2.45am, two men walked on to the forecourt at the petrol station, placed a backpack in this area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.

On 14 May 2023, officers arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of arson and criminal damage. He was interviewed and later released on conditional bail.

A second man, aged 46, was arrested on 5 June in connection with this incident.

Both men remain on bail as enquiries continue.

Officers are appealing to members of the public to get in touch if they have any information which may assist with the ongoing investigation, including being able to identify the man in the released images:

Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to email [email protected] or you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Jill Cowling.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12230086186 when passing on information.