Appeal for information following suspected arson in Toxteth

Officers working alongside Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) are appealing for information following a suspected arson in Granby, Toxteth this morning, Wednesday 2 September.

At around 11am, officers were called to Ducie Street to reports of two containers on fire. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. At this stage the incident is being treated as potentially suspicious.

If you were in the area and saw or heard anything, or captured CCTV, dashcam or other footage of anyone acting suspiciously, please come forward with reference number 20000528479 via our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.