Appeal for information after suspected arson in Birkdale

Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) have launched a joint investigation after a suspected arson in Birkdale last night, Sunday 15 January. At around 7pm, MFRS requested assistance after two vehicles were found on fire in

Stanley Avenue. A BMW X5 was found damaged at the location and fire damage was also caused to a Renault Kangoo van. House-to-house, CCTV and forensic enquiries are ongoing and both vehicles have been recovered. Police and fire investigators are carrying out a full investigation to establish the circumstances. Local Policing Inspector Graham Fisher said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in and around Stanley Avenue at around 7pm last night, or witnessed the incident itself. Enquiries will be ongoing today in the area and extra patrols will be provided for reassurance in the community." Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.