Re-appeal for witnesses to Kettering venue arson

Detectives investigating an arson at a Kettering nightclub are re-appealing for witnesses and information.

Between midnight and 12.30am on Wednesday, August 20, a male on an electric scooter rode past Tropicana Club in Ebenezer Place, before he returned and poured an accelerant through the letter box and set it ablaze.

The offender was aged between 16 to 20 years old, about 5ft 10, and of a slim build. He was wearing a balaclava, black jacket or hoodie, possible navy Nike bottoms and Nike trainers. He is believed to have travelled to the club via Silver Street.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information, including relevant CCTV, smart doorbell or dash-cam footage, who are yet to come forward.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.

Please quote incident number 25000489439 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.