Three cars were damaged in a series of arson attacks in a North East town last night (Thursday, February 23) and this morning (Friday).

Police and firefighters were alerted to separate incidents in Billingham between shortly before midnight and about 4am. 

A black Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Insignia and BMW were damaged in the fires.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Officers in Billingham are appealing for information after a series of arsons across the town last night into Friday morning.

"The first incident was reported to police at 11:50pm on Thursday 22 February, when a black Vauxhall Astra was set alight on New Road in Billingham. Two men were seen fleeing the scene.

"The second incident was at 12:30am on Friday 23 February on Knole Road, when a man set fire to a white Vauxhall Insignia.

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"Then at 3:50am the same morning, a silver BMW was set alight on Grange Avenue.

"A man was seen approaching the vehicle on a pedal cycle, before pouring some liquid on the car and making off once the vehicle was on fire."

Anyone with information, doorbell footage, dash cam footage or CCTV, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference SE24032956.