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Arsonist in a red circle setting fire to a car on a driveway at night, beside a figure fleeing down a dark street
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Thugs attempt late-night arson attack by throwing liquid over car before setting it alight

NTK Journalist
Last updated: November 12, 2026 11:12 am
NTK Journalist Published November 12, 2026
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A video grab showing the two arsonists setting fire to a car on a driveway in front of a home in Lincoln. (Jam Press/Lincolnshire Police)
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Two suspected arsonists have been caught on camera carrying out a late-night attack on a parked car.

The pair arrived at a property on a red motorbike before one of them poured liquid over a vehicle parked in the driveway.

They then set the car alight before fleeing the scene on the bike.

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The incident happened at around 2.10am on Sunday, 8 November, on Brattleby Crescent in Lincoln, as reported by Need To Know.

The suspects were last seen riding away towards Laughton Way.

(Jam Press/Lincolnshire Police)

Lincolnshire Police have launched an appeal for information and are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.

The video, shared by Lincolnshire Police, was viewed over 171,000 times, with users flocking to share their thoughts on the incident.

One person said: “I wonder why they did it?”

A social media comment from Adam Bedford asking why the pair did it, with a question emoji
A social media user comments on the video showing the two arsonists setting fire to a car on a driveway in front of a home in Lincoln. (Picture: Jam Press)

Another person added: “They want locking up.”

Susan said: “What is actually wrong with people?”

A social media comment from Susan Dransfield asking what is wrong with people
A social media user comments on the video showing the two arsonists setting fire to a car on a driveway in front of a home in Lincoln. (Picture: Jam Press)

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