Wairarapa Police are seeking information from the public following a suspicious fire in Carterton overnight.
The fire in a commercial premises on the main street of Carterton was reported to emergency services shortly after midnight.
¡°Police, working with the Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire scene examiner believe the fire started in Midway Barbers,¡± Are Investigations Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Bysouth says.
Although the cause remains undetermined police are seeking any witnesses who were in or driving through the area last night.¡±
¡°The scene examination is completed and further enquiries will be made to determine whether or not the fire was set deliberately. We have a number of CCTV leads to follow but would ask that if anyone has any information to get in touch.¡±
Information can be provided by calling 105 quoting event number P048188896, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by police Media Centre