Vehicle set on fire after it crashed into Rothwell pub

Police are appealing for information
By Sam Wildman
Published 16th Dec 2020, 13:44 BST
Updated 16th Dec 2020, 13:50 BST
Police are investigating.Police are investigating.
Police are investigating.

A vehicle was deliberately set on fire just minutes after it careered into a pub in Rothwell last night (Tuesday).

Police have launched an investigation after the incident which took place between 9pm and 9.30pm, with a black Nissan Navara crashing into the side of the Rowell Charter Inn in Sun Hill.

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The driver and passengers got out of the vehicle but just after the driver then got back in the vehicle and drove off towards the war memorial, followed by two of the passengers on foot.

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The vehicle was then deliberately set on fire and the driver and passengers ran off towards the town centre.

A police spokesman said the initial crash caused "extensive damage to the external brickwork and damage to an internal boiler".

The spokesman said: "Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the road collision or the suspect arson.

"Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 20000662626. Or alternatively, Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."