House petrol bombed in Preston
Police are hunting two men who targeted the house in Lea.
Police are investigating a petrol-bomb attack on a house in Preston.
Around 12.20am on August 10, two men approached an address in Blackpool Road in Lea.
The pair went to the rear of the building and attempted to use accelerant to break a patio window. The men then tried to break the window using a brick, before again trying to use accelerant to break the glass.
Both males went to the front of the property and one of the offenders threw a brick through the front window before the pair made off.
Detectives have released CCTV images following the incident and are appealing for information.
> #### Det Con Ian Zanelli, of Preston CID, said: “We are investigating an arson attack on a property in Lea.> > > > #### “A home was targeted by two offenders and we need to find those responsible.> > > > #### “We believe the suspects used petrol bombs to try and damage the building.> > > > #### “If you recognise those involved, please contact police immediately.”
Anyone with information can call 101 quoting crime reference SA1610557.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.