Police appeal for witnesses after arson attack

Emergency services were called to a property on Roxburgh Street on Friday evening

Police are searching for a man who reportedly threw a brick at a house window, poured petrol inside, and set it alight while somebody was inside.

Emergency services were called to an attempted arson attack at a property on Roxburgh Street, Everton, on Friday evening at 22:20 BST.

Merseyside Police said a male was reportedly seen getting off a scrambler bike to carry out the attack, before cycling off towards Hale Road in the company of another offender.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service removed the occupant from the property and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

"This is a totally reckless act, especially with the recent incident where two people sadly lost their lives to such a mindless act," said Ch Insp Ben Wayment.

"Let me be clear, arson puts the lives of residents in serious danger."

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police.