28 Jul 2023

Public toilet targeted in spate of arson attacks in Manawatū town

12:36 pm on 28 July 2023
A police car

(file image) Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Police in Manawatū are investigating a spate of arson attacks on a public toilet and a skate park this week in the town of Ashhurst.

The first fire at the toilets on the corner of Guildford and Winchester Streets happened on Tuesday night, then overnight on Wednesday and again on Friday morning, along with another blaze at the skate park.

Police said they were reviewing CCTV footage and were appealing to the public for information.

"We are working to hold the offender(s) to account and seek costs for damage caused."

Anyone with any information on these incidents can call police on 105 referencing file number 230726/0257, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.