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Police investigate motorbike fire in York


Police are investigating a motorbike fire in York.

Firefighters were called to the incident in the Acomb area at 7.17pm last night (Tuesday).

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Acomb attended following multiple reports of a fire in the open close to woodland.

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“On arrival, crew confirmed this to be an abandoned motorcycle.

“Crews extinguished using two backpack sprayers. Police informed and attended. The incident was left with police.”

The fire came just hours after a deliberate fire in Acomb Wood.

Firefighters were called to that incident at 2.20pm. Again, police were called in.




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