Thief sets car on fire near Great Dalby after stealing it

A thief stole a car and then was believed to have set it on fire deliberately near Great Dalby in the early hours of Sunday.
Fire services were called to the scene EMN-170506-100654001Fire services were called to the scene EMN-170506-100654001
Fire services were called to the scene EMN-170506-100654001

Firefighters were alerted to the blazing vehicle, which was on Station Road between the village and Ashby Folville.

A crew from Melton fire station attended the incident at 12.05am but they were unable to prevent the car being destroyed.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it was believed the fire was started deliberately.

They added: “We received a call from a passer-by about a car fire on the roadway

“On arrival, the incident commander confirmed the car was well alight and the crew used a hose reel and two sets of breathing apparatus.

“The vehicle was believed stolen and police were informed.”