Early hours arson attack sparks Sheffield police investigation into car blaze

Police are hunting a suspected arsonist after a car was set alight on a Sheffield street.

Emergency services deployed to Fieldhead Road, Lowfield, Sheffield, in the early hours of this morning, and police confirmed an arson investigation has been launched.

South Yorkshire Police said officers attended the car fire at 12.33am this morning (Monday, October 12)

They added: “It is reported that a white Fiat 500 was on fire at the location.

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“Officers have launched an arson investigation and anyone with information that could help enquiries is asked to get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 15 of October 12, 2026.”

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the car was deliberately set on fire at 12.31am.

They added: “Firefighters from Central (fire) station attended the incident. They came away at 1.08am.”

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