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Masked Arsonists Target £200k Bentley at Exclusive Club
6 Apr
Summary
- A £200,000 Bentley was set on fire in a car park.
- The incident occurred at a David Lloyd club in Gosforth, Newcastle.
- Police are investigating the brazen, daylight arson attack.
A high-value £200,000 Bentley was destroyed by fire in the car park of a David Lloyd club in Gosforth, Newcastle. Masked arsonists reportedly poured accelerant on the vehicle and set it alight shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31. The incident occurred in broad daylight while the club, a popular spot for sports stars and frequented by figures like Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe, was busy with early morning visitors.
Emergency services swiftly extinguished the blaze, and thankfully, no injuries were reported. Northumbria Police have confirmed they are investigating the targeted attack and are appealing for witnesses with any information to come forward. The club acknowledged the incident and stated they are cooperating fully with the ongoing police investigation.
The David Lloyd club in Gosforth is located opposite the Freeman Hospital and serves affluent local suburbs. This incident follows recent discussions about security measures at David Lloyd clubs, where the chief executive mentioned addressing inappropriate conduct from members.
