It has been reported that at 1.25am on 7 July 2020, a report was
received by NSW emergency services that a fire was engulfing a
barber shop in Burwood, in Sydney's inner western suburbs.
According to the report, a silver or grey vehicle reversed into
the front of the shop before a male exited, entered the shop for a
period of time, then got back into the car and left the scene.
A second silver or grey vehicle was also allegedly seen fleeing
the scene.
The shop is said to have suffered extensive damage but,
fortunately, no persons were inside the at the time.
Investigations are continuing.
Offences relating to causing a fire in New South Wales
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The criminal
law in New South Wales contains a range of offences which
prohibit causing fires without lawful authority.
