An offender set fire to a vehicle at a pub before making off on a bicycle. 

The arson incident occurred at around 10.35pm on June 24 in the car park of the Tandem pub in Kennington. 

The fire was extinguished by the fire service and no one was injured.

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The offender is described as a man of slim build, wearing dark clothing. He was on a bicycle.

 

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident. 

Investigating officer PC James O’Reilly, based at Abingdon police station, said: “We believe that this fire was started deliberately and so are investigating it as an incident of arson.

“I would like to appeal to anybody who may have camera footage in the area or any information regarding this incident, to please get in touch.

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230279202.

“Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”