Accelerant used in arson attack as brick thrown through window in Rushden
A home has been targeted in an incident of arson on a property in Rushden in the early hours of today (Sunday).
Local police officers are appealing for information or witnesses to the attack which took place between midnight and 1.30am in Washbrook Road.
The attack saw a wheelie bin set alight using an accelerant – near a gas main – and a brick thrown through a front door.
A spokesman for Northants Police said: “Unknown suspect(s) attended an address and set fire to wheelie bin using accelerants next to gas main and a brick was thrown into the front door window.
“Have you witnessed or have Any information, please report this via our police non-emergency 101 number quoting reference 25000754505.
“Alternatively, you may wish to report this or any other crime anonymously, via Crime-Stoppers 24/7 on 0800555111.”