WATCH: CCTV of arson attack on a car in Blackburn

Police have released shocking CCTV footage of a car being set on fire in Blackburn.

The blaze happened on Blackthorn Close in the early hours of Friday, February 2nd when a man doused the Peugeot 107 in an accelerant and set it alight.

He also covered an Audi A3 in the same accelerant - but didn't manage to set it on fire.

He made off on foot in the direction of Oak Street where it is thought he then got on a bicycle to head towards Whalley Range.

DI Mark Gillibrand from Blackburn Police said: “We believe that the cars were targeted and there isn’t thought to be a wider threat to the public. That said, this could have caused a lot more damage than just the destruction of the Peugeot car.

“I am asking anyone who may recognise the man in the pictures or indeed anyone who may know anything that could assist our investigation to come forward and speak to us.”

The offender is described as possibly white, wearing a dark balaclava, dark hooded top/jacket, jogging bottoms or similar, with trainers.

Anyone with information can call 01254 353866 or if they fail to get an answer, 101, quoting crime reference ED1802155.

Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org