Vehicles Damaged in Apparent Arson Attack

A car and a motorbike sustained significant damage in what is believed to be an arson attack, a fire service has reported. Firefighters were dispatched to Welbeck Road in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, at 06:50 GMT on Monday, following a motorbike fire that subsequently spread to a parked car. A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service stated: “Police have been notified as it is suspected deliberate ignition.” The car was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Vanessa Smith, the 51-year-old owner of the car, whose business number was displayed on the vehicle’s rear, was informed of the blaze by firefighters. She commented, “It’s the last thing I needed but it could have been a lot worse,” and added, “The bike looked like it had been dumped there.” Nottinghamshire Police indicated their belief that a moped or motorcycle had been leaning on the car when it was set on fire. The force further stated it is investigating an incident of criminal damage.