Please attribute to Sergeant Greg Ballantyne:
The Police investigation into a suspicious house fire in Gore over the weekend is ongoing.
The fire occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning on the corner of Hamilton and Lawrence Streets.
Fire investigators have finished their work at the scene and are continuing to work with Police to determine the cause of the fire.
The fire is being treated as suspicious.
On the same night as the house fire a number of letter boxes in the Hamilton Street area also had pamphlets set on fire.
Anyone who may have any information to assist the inquiry is asked to contact Gore Police on 03 203 9300. Alternatively information can be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11.
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Issued by Police Media Centre