Appeal for witnesses following suspicious fire in Weymouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after a fire was believed to have been started deliberately in Weymouth.

The fire started at around 10.20am on Sunday 23 August 2026 near to B&M in Souter Way.

It is reported that the perimeter fencing of the shop was damaged.

Police Constable Jake Ward, of Weymouth police, said: “I understand a member of the public took a picture of two people who may have started the fire.

“We have not spoken to this person and we would ask them to please get in touch so we can get their account of what they saw.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone else who was in the area and saw any suspicious activity or captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.

“This type of reckless behaviour can have serious consequences and we will be doing all we can to identify those responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260131480. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.