Police appeal after report of arson in Everton

Following a report of arson in Everton on Friday evening, police have launched an appeal for information.

At around 10.20pm it was reported that a male got off a bike on Roxburgh Street and threw a brick at the window of a house, and then poured petrol through it and set it alight.

Both offenders got away, no injuries were reported.

Chief Inspector Ben Wayment said: “We are in the early stages of an investigation and are appealing to anyone who was in the area at around 10pm onwards and witnessed the arson to contact police.

“This is a totally reckless act, especially with the recent incident where two people sadly lost their lives to such a mindless act. Let me be clear, arson puts the lives of residents in serious danger.

“Thankfully no one was hurt from this mindless act which could have ended in a fatality.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity at around that time and witnessed the incident or has information then please get in touch.”