Two men wanted after car torched in arson attack in Blackpool

Police were were called by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service after a Vauxhall Agila was deliberately torched in Vicarage Lane.

The incident - which occurred on the car park next to Tangerine Confectionery Ltd - was "very close" to bushes attached to a house, according to police.

It is believed the vehicle had been left there the day before it was set on fire at 8.30pm on Tuesday, June 2.

Officers have now released pictures of two men they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

PC Dan Knowles, of Blackpool Police, said: "We need to find these two men and I would appeal for anyone with information to contact us.

"This car was set alight very close to bushes attached to a house so it is fortunate the consequences were not far more serious."

Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101, quoting log number 1433 of June 2.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website https://crimestoppers-uk.org/