"Greymouth Police investigating suspicious fire"

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Kirsten Norton:

Greymouth Police are investigating a fire that occurred in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 17 June 2018.

Around 4am a fire was discovered at a restaurant on Tainui Street, Greymouth.

A total of four businesses have been affected due to the fire spreading.

The buildings have suffered substantial damage.

Early indications are that the fire was deliberately lit and Police are continuing with a scene examination this afternoon.

We would like to hear from anyone who was in the Tanui Street area between 3:30 and 4:15am and may have seen any suspicious activity.

People can call Greymouth Police on (03) 768 1600 or provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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