Arson investigation underway after two cars deliberately set on fire in St Annes

By Sean Gleaves
Published 28th Mar 2023, 13:31 BST
Updated 28th Mar 2023, 13:32 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
An arson investigation has been launched after two cars were deliberately set on fire in St Annes.

A Nissan Qashqai was set on fire in Orchard Road, close to The Gables, at around 11pm on Saturday (March 27).

On Monday (March 27), police were called after a second Nissan Qashqai was set alight in the same area.

The vehicles belong to the same owners, police said.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
Two cars were deliberately set on fire in Orchard Road, close to The Gables (Credit: Google)Two cars were deliberately set on fire in Orchard Road, close to The Gables (Credit: Google)
Two cars were deliberately set on fire in Orchard Road, close to The Gables (Credit: Google)
Read More
Missing young girls from Blackpool who ran away from home were returned safely t...

DCon Rajnita Bhullar, of Blackpool CID, said: “We are appealing for information following a double arson attack in St Annes.

“The owners have no idea why they have been targeted or who would do this.

“We are appealing for any information, CCTV or dashboard mounted camera footage to help us capture the offenders.”

Anyone with information that may help police should call 101 or email [email protected], quoting log number 1672 of March 25.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.