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Last Updated: Wednesday, 4 August, 2004, 16:00 GMT 17:00 UK
Arson at shop destroys furniture
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Stock was destroyed after beds were set alight outside the shop
Detectives are investigating after an arson attack destroyed thousands of pounds worth of stock at a shop.

The fire was deliberately started at the back of the South Style Interiors furniture shop in Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, say police.

Beds taken from a nearby skip were piled against metal containers outside the shop and set alight, destroying furniture inside.

Pc Steve Lyne said: I'm appealing for help with this investigation."

He added: "Did you see anyone acting suspiciously, or indeed see anything out of the ordinary, in the early hours of Friday morning?"




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