Shopping trolley set on fire in alleyway in Haverhill as police appeal

Police are appealing after a shopping trolley was set on fire close to houses in a town alleyway.

Between 1am on Tuesday and 3.30pm on Wednesday, a shopping trolley was set on fire in Leather Lane, Haverhill.

It is reported that young people were seen with the trolley, but there is no confirmed indication that they were responsible.

No serious damage was caused from the incident.

Officers have also been informed of potentially another couple of shopping trolleys set alight on the Clements Estate in the town a couple of weeks ago.

A spokesperson for Sudbury Police said: “This is a reminder to report fly-tipped items on the Clements Estate as when I am on the estate, I have noted lots of household goods in alleys seemingly dumped.”

If you have any information or have witnessed any of these incidents, contact PC 745 Oakley on 101/cpt.haverhill@suffolk.police.uk or the website quoting reference 37/23601/25/ CAD reference SC-01052025-258.