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News.com.au
18 hours ago
- News.com.au
Alleged arsonists accidentally set themselves alight in Port Pirie, SA
Security camera footage shows the ridiculous moment a group of would-be arsonists accidentally set their getaway vehicle on fire. South Australia Police have released the footage from a residence in Port Pirie, 200km north of Adelaide, showing a car pulling up alongside a fenced-off building at night. A man hops out of the vehicle, which remains idle, and begins to douse the area in liquid. 'As seen in the footage, three male suspects had attended an address in Young Street and doused the front of the residence with accelerant,' SA Police said in a statement. The man can be seen emptying some form of container onto the residence in the suburb of Solomontown, with liquid spilling onto the footpath. Before he returns to the car, he grabs another container and repeats the process. Footage shows the inside of the vehicle become engulfed in flames as it begins to roll forward, before three perpetrators can be seen spilling out of the vehicle on both sides. SA Police said the men then 'ran off, abandoning the car in the street'. 'It is extremely likely they have suffered significant burns or injuries in the fire and police urge them to seek medical attention,' Police said. 'Anyone with information about the identity or location of anyone involved in this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately.' When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the vehicle on fire and another fire burning at the front of a nearby home. Both fires were extinguished with a fire extinguisher. Police said the occupants of the house were not injured, although the outside of the house had been charred by flames.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Third man, 34, arrested in Chelsea over ‘arson attack' on Keir Starmer's home
A THIRD man has been arrested in connection with a series of alleged arson attacks at homes linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The 34-year-old was arrested on Monday morning in the Chelsea area of London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. 2 His arrest follows that of two other men in connection with three fires, including a vehicle blaze in Kentish town and a fire at the prime minister's private home on the same street. There had also been a fire at an address which Sir Keir had previously lived at in north-west London. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
