Police appeal after 'arson' involving cars in Billinge

Residents reported seeing fire crews and police in attendance in the area of Birchley Road in Billinge, at around 11pm on Sunday, October 4.  

Two vehicles were ablaze at the scene and firefighters had to extinguish the flames.

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We are appealing for information after two cars were found on fire in Billinge on Sunday, October 2.

"At around 11pm officers were called to a report of a fire on Birchley Road in Billinge.

"Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished two vehicles that were on fire.

"No one was injured during the incident."

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She added: "Further reports and examinations have established that the fire may have been caused deliberately at present.

"A joint investigation between Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Police is ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact police."

Police at the scene Picture: Mark Kellman (Image: Facebook)

A Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 11.03pm to reports of a vehicle fire on Birchley Road, Billinge.

"Two fire engines were sent to the scene.

"On arrival crews found two vehicles involved in fire.

"Firefighters extinguished the fire and left the scene at 12.42am.

"The incident has been handed over to Merseyside Police."

• Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information can contact police by DM via their social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference number 22000729481.  People can also contact the independent charity Crime stoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information