Barber shop fire second night in a row - Merrylands

Friday, 09 May 2025 06:53:32 AM

A barber shop has allegedly been targeted a second night in a row as police continue their investigation.

Just after 4am yesterday (Thursday 8 May 2025), police commenced an investigation following reports of a fire at a barber shop on Merrylands Road, Merrylands West.

About 3.10am today (Friday 9 May 2025), officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command attempted to stop a silver Hyundai I30 with false plates on Sherwood Road, Merrylands West.

When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated and progressed through Merrylands West, Woodpark, and Wentworthville before the pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns.

About the same time, police received reports that a fire had started inside a barber shop on Merrylands Road, Merrylands, but had failed to cause damage to the structure before Fire and Rescue NSW attended.

A crime scene was established and inquiries are ongoing.

Police believe the vehicle involved in the pursuit may be linked to the fire.

Anyone with information about the incident – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is urged to contact Merrylands Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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