Video shows a house in Newton Aycliffe set ablaze. Petrol poured, cars torched. Police suspect arson. Residents evacuated.
The fuel spread quickly. It engulfed two cars, burning them completely. The guy had to jump back to avoid the flames. A neighbor saw flames everywhere.
Police think it’s arson. The elderly residents had to move out. The guy wore a mask, gloves, and dark clothes. He carried a bag with a jerry can.
The police are investigating this incident. Detectives are gathering evidence. They’re reviewing CCTV and talking to people. Forensics are examining the scene.
The suspect pulled a jerry can from a bag. He jumped away as the fire started. Police don’t think it was random. They don’t think the public is in danger.
The guy wore a hooded jacket. He also wore gloves. Burned plastic was found near the house. It looked like it came from the jerry can.
An elderly couple lived there. A neighbor escaped too. Their cars were destroyed. Only the neighbor could return home. He heard a pop sound. He saw the glow of flames.
The fire brigade told him to evacuate. He said his neighbors were lovely people. He doesn’t know why they were targeted.
Firefighters arrived quickly. They left the scene around 12:50 AM. Paramedics checked the woman. She didn’t want to go to the hospital.
Police want your help finding the guy. If you know anything, call 101. Quote incident 461 from March 3. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously.