DETECTIVES investigating an arson attack in Chester are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
At around 10.10pm on Sunday, two men went to Mannings Lane South, Hoole and set fire to a Smart car, causing considerable damage.
The two men were seen running away shortly after the fire in the direction of Hoole Road.
The fire was extinguished by a passing taxi driver before Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and police arrived at the scene.
One of the men is described as being in his late 20s, between 5ft10 and 6ft in height with short dark hair.
The other man is described as in his late 20s, slightly taller than the other man and around 6ft in height, of a medium build.
Detective Constable Tom Philpotts, of Chester CID, said: “We’re currently following a number of lines of enquiry and as part of my investigation I want to appeal to any witnesses who may have seen two men in the area at the time of the incident.
“I also want to urge anyone who has any dashcam footage of people on Hoole Road between 10pm and 10.20pm to contact Cheshire Police on 101.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 69888 or Crimestopers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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