5 days ago
Everton: Police appeal for witnesses after arson attack
Police are searching for the identity of a man who reportedly threw a brick at a house window, poured petrol inside, and set it alight while somebody was services were called to an attempted arson attack at a property on Roxburgh Street, Everton, on Friday evening at 22:20 Police said a male was reportedly seen getting off a scrambler bike to carry out the attack, before cycling off towards Hale Road in the company of another Fire and Rescue Service removed the occupant from the property and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.
"This is a totally reckless act, especially with the recent incident where two people sadly lost their lives to such a mindless act," said Ch Insp Ben Wayment."Let me be clear, arson puts the lives of residents in serious danger."Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police.
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