Officers investigating an arson attack, which destroyed a £150k bus in Sparkbrook, have released CCTV images of two boys they want to trace in connection with their investigation. It took just minutes for the blaze to destroy the number two National Express West Midlands double decker bus on Stratford Road in Sparkbrook at around 2 - 2:15PM on Thursday 12th June. Thankfully, no one was hurt. The bus driver managed to get everyone off the bus before the fire escalated. Officers have been speaking to witnesses and trawling CCTV footage since the incident happened. PC Chris Burns, who is leading the investigation, said: “There were 10 people on board who were lucky enough to get away before the fire took hold; we believe it was started after paper was set alight on the back seat of the upper deck. “I am appealing for anyone who knows the two boys in the images to come forward or for the lads themselves to make contact with me and my team. We know they boarded the bus at Maypole and got off at Stratford Road near to Beach Road. He added: “The bus is a write-off but it could have been much worse because lives were put at risk and it’s important those responsible are held accountable for their actions. Please call WMP on 101 if you have ANY information.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:01:25 +0000
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