A joint investigation between
Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) has been
launched a after a suspected arson, that has taken place in Birkdale, Southport,
on Sunday, 15 January 2017. The icident is said to have taken place at around
7pm, after 2 vehicles were found on fire in Stanley Avenue. We are told that a
BMW X5 was found to have been damaged and the fire is reported to have caused
damage to a Renault Kangoo van as well. A house to house has taken place and
both CCTV and forensic enquiries are ongoing. 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.
