Detectives are appealing for information following an arson attack in Morecambe. Police were called by Lancashire Fire and Rescue around 11.55pm on Wednesday, February 3rd to a report of an incident in Beecham Street.
When fire crews had attended the scene and found the entrance to a property ablaze.They quickly put out the fire with no injuries reported. Following a joint investigation between firefighters and police, the incident is being treated as suspicious as it is believed the fire was started deliberately.
Det Sgt Sam Johnson, of Lancaster CID, said: “We have launched an arson investigation following a property fire in Morecambe.
“Initial enquiries between both the fire service and police suggest the fire had been started deliberately. This is clearly very concerning and we are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the Beecham Street area between 11.00pm and 11.55pm? If so please come forward.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 1720 of February 3.
Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.


UPDATED: Police put 48 hour dispersal order in place after arrests on Lancaster estate
Eden Project Morecambe Hub set to open as start of work on site draws closer
Morecambe BID gets overwhelming backing to continue for another five years
Forces veteran launches campaign to stop demolition of former Morecambe bus shelter
LISTEN: "A thriving Winter Gardens benefits Morecambe"
New mural unveiled to brighten up crime hot-spot in Lancaster city centre
New upgrades unveiled at cherished Lancaster woodland
Silverdale holiday park celebrates Cumbria Tourism award success
'Exceptional' Ofsted report for Lancaster school-based teacher trainers
Morecambe lifeboat crew called out to people watching eclipse
PHOTOS: Once in a generation solar eclipse delights people across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay
Government housing inspectors tell Lancaster City Council that improvement is needed
Morecambe FC censured by football regulator
New Indian restaurant opening soon in Lancaster
Investigation after fire in touring caravan on Promenade in Morecambe
Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area prepares for best eclipse for a quarter of a century
Heartbreak over state of eyesore former Lancaster pub as council takes action
Street Champions campaign launched in West End of Morecambe
First glimpse of 'Realm of the Moon' as new Eden Project Morecambe hub set to officially open
Lancaster festival returns to raise funds for mental health awareness

