Appeal for information following arson attack at home in Kirkdale

We are appealing for information following an arson attack at a home in Kirkdale last weekend.

At around 10pm on Saturday 23 November, it was reported that a male poured an accelerant through the letterbox and onto the front door of a house on Smith Street before setting it alight.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, but thankfully the fire was out on their arrival.

The suspect fled the scene on foot down Leison Street along with a further two males.

There were several occupants inside the home at the time, including children.

An investigation is ongoing into this incident and if you have any information, please come forward.

Detective Inspector Steve Street said: “This was a shocking and reckless attack on a home that had children inside. It could have had far worse consequences and it’s only by sheer luck that nobody was seriously injured.

"There were vehicles travelling past the house at the time of the incident, so if you saw anything or captured anything on dashcam, please come forward.

“We know the community will be rightly shocked by what happened and we are determined to find the people responsible.

“We are carrying out a number of lines of enquiry, but I would ask for anyone who knows anything to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“If you live in the area and have CCTV cameras please review your footage and come forward if you captured anything.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000992171.