Fire crews found a van, which was parked on a driveway, on fire
An aerial view of Moss Green Close in Huyton(Image: Google)
Merseyside Police is investigating a suspected arson attack after a van caught fire in Huyton. At around 1.10am today, Thursday, April 2, police received a report that a van was on fire on Moss Green Close.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported. The fire service said its crews were alerted at 1.06am and arrived at the scene seven minutes later. Two fire engines attended alongside Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS).
When they got there, crews found a van on a driveway on fire. One hose reel jet was used to extinguish the flames and crews completed a home fire safety check on the property before leaving the scene at 2.22am.
A joint investigation between the fire service and Merseyside Police is now underway and anyone with any information has been asked to contact the police.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or have any information can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook “Merseyside Police Contact Centre” with reference 26000258880.
You can also report information via the website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
In an emergency always call 999.
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