Appeal for information following arson in Everton

Detectives are appealing for information following an arson in Everton in the early hours of this morning, Monday 11 May.

At around 1.15am, MFRS were called to Stanza Court to reports of the front door of a home being alight. The fire was extinguished and nobody was injured.

CCTV, witness and house-to-house enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Jemma Berry said: "This is believed to have been a targeted attack, which thankfully has not resulted in a more serious outcome. To deliberately set a home alight is an incredibly reckless act which endangers life and causes fear in the community, and we are determined to find those responsible.

"If you live nearby and have CCTV, dashcam or doorbell devices, please check them as soon as you can. We are looking for anyone acting suspiciously or making away from Stanza Court around 1.15am, and any vehicles moving in the area. You may hold vital evidence so please come forward."

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000371143.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously