Man arrested after taxi 'petrol bombed' in Stockton

A cordon was erected on Yarm Road on Tuesday after police and fire crews were called to reports of a car "well alight" at around 11.15pm. 

Pictures from the scene show how blue and white police tape was strewn across the street - with officers standing guard while passers by looked on. 

A cordon was erected on the street (Image: UGC)

An eyewitness has told The Northern Echo that a balaclava-clad figure "poured petrol on the car" during the incident - although this has not been confirmed by Cleveland Police. 

It is not currently known which firm the taxi belongs to. 

The force remains at the scene on Wednesday morning - with a spokesperson confirming that a 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. 

Several police vehicles were at the scene (Image: UGC)

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A statement said: "At 11.15pm on Tuesday 13 August police were called to reports of a car well alight on Yarm Road in Stockton.

"A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and is currently in police custody.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 155842."