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Men sought over arson attack in NSW Hunter region

Richard Wood
Richard Wood

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Police investigating an arson attack in the NSW Hunter region this year have today released new CCTV images of two unknown men they are seeking to speak with.

A barber shop at a shopping precinct on Garnett Road, East Maitland, was set alight about 1am on Saturday, September. 14

Following inquiries, police believe that about 10.20pm the previous day, two unknown men – one wearing a dark hooded jumper with a yellow logo – were seen walking into the precinct.

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Police are seeking to speak with these men over a suspicious fire in the NSW Hunter region in September 2025. NSW Police

Police believe this Commodore sedan and a white van was used in an arson attack in the NSW Hunter region. NSW Police Force

Detectives believe these men could help with inquiries and have released CCTV footage.

About 11pm, the hooded man returned to the barber shop with another unknown male who was wearing grey tracksuit pants, a dark jumper and a moon boot.

The men left the precinct then returned in a silver Commodore and white van.

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the identity of the men and movement of the vehicles at the time of the fire to come forward.

They should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online confidential report.

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