Sheffield petrol station arsonist hunted by police
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A CCTV image has been released by police after a car and petrol pump were set on fire
A man is being hunted by police after a taxi and petrol pump were deliberately set on fire in Sheffield.
The suspect approached a taxi driver as he refuelled his car and asked for a cigarette before leaning over and setting the fuel nozzle alight.
South Yorkshire Police said the vehicle and pump were both "engulfed in flame" and suffered "significant damage".
A CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with the blaze in Netherthorpe Road has been released.
Nobody was injured in the incident which took place on 13 April between 23:20 BST and 23:40 BST.
Officers said the suspect fled the scene before the fire was extinguished by staff.
Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image is asked to contact police.
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