Wellingborough woman catches man trying to set her car on fire

A woman from Wellingborough disturbed by noise outside her home saw a man pouring something over her car.
Police are appealing for information about an attempted arson in WellingboroughPolice are appealing for information about an attempted arson in Wellingborough
Police are appealing for information about an attempted arson in Wellingborough

Between 11pm and 11.30pm on Saturday, December 28, a woman heard a noise in Nightingale Lane, Wellingborough.

She looked out of her window and saw a man pouring something over her silver Honda Accord.

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The woman went outside and saw that her car's rear quarter light window had been broken.

There was a strong smell of petrol inside and outside the car.

A number of plastic bottles set alight were next to the vehicle.

The offender is described as white and was wearing black work-overall clothing and a burgandy beanie hat.

Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to call them on 101.