Investigation underway following arson attacks in Prescot

We are currently investigating following reports of two arson attacks in Prescot.

At around 11.10pm last night, Sunday 11 August, two unknown males are reported to have entered Lathum Close and thrown petrol bombs at two properties causing damage to downstairs windows.

In one of the properties damage was also caused to curtains and furniture. Nobody was injured during either incident.

An investigation is underway and house-to-house and CCTV enquiries have been carried out in the local area.

Detective Inspector Jimmy Rotheram said: “This is obviously very distressing for the people whose properties were affected and it is lucky that nobody was inured or killed because of the reckless behaviour of the two individuals.

“We believe the two males have ridden into Lathum Close on a motorcycle and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw the males or the bikes in the area either before or after the incident.

“I would ask anyone with dashcam or doorbell camera footage in the area to check it to see if they captured anything significant and contact us as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000698750.