Media release

Call for information - Suspicious fire - Batchelor

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to a structure fire in Batchelor earlier this week.

Between the hours of 2:30pm on Thursday and 4:00pm yesterday, a rural property on Miles Road was unlawfully accessed and set alight, causing extensive damage.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Sergeant Paul Parkanyi said, “It appears that this was a deliberate act.

“It is likely that someone has witnessed the incident and has information that can assist in the investigation, and I urge them to come forward”.

Anyone who may have witnessed the fire, who has nearby CCTV, or who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9513219.