TWO car arson attacks within just over an hour which spread to homes are being investigated by police.

Just before 6am on Saturday, on Oak Road, Redcar, a car was set alight and the blaze spread to the property.

Then, at about 7.20am, a car was set on fire on Ings Road which again caused extensive damage to the vehicle, and spread to the house.

Firefighters tackled both blazes and noone was injured. Police are treating them as suspected arson.

  • Anyone with information, including dash cam or private CCTV, is askied to call Cleveland Police on 101. The reference for Oak Road is 175788 and for Ings Road 175789.