Car torched and house targeted by arsonist in early hours fire attack on Sheffield street
Police and firefighters called to incident
A car was set alight on a Sheffield street by a suspected arsonist, who is also thought to have tried to cause a house fire.
South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were both sent to the scene in the early hours of Sunday (July 12) at a house near Burngreave.
Police said in a statement today: “On Sunday 12 July at 1.46am emergency services attended Cooks Wood Road following reports of an attempted arson.
“It is reported that a man with a short, slim build and wearing dark clothing, set alight a black Range Rover.
“He also attempted to set alight a nearby house. “
No one was injured in the fire - but police are now looking for witnesses to the incident.
They want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the incident.
You can report information online, via the police live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 122 of 12 July 2026.
Footage can be shared directly with police here- https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/southyorks/appeal/appeal-witnesses-and-footage-sought-following-arson-attempt-in-sheffield
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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