Hunt for offenders after car hits house in ‘targeted attack’

Merseyside Police say that, at around 12.45am, a white Toyota Hi-Lux was 'deliberately' driven into a house on Beechwood Close in Clock Face and then driven off a short distance before the occupants got out and the car was deliberately set on fire on nearby Jersey Street.

The four occupants of the house, which included two children, were not injured.

Inspector Ray Mavrakakis said: "Fortunately the occupants of the house, who were in bed at the time of the incident, were not injured but they are extremely traumatised.

"The deliberate and reckless actions of these individuals has also caused significant damage to the property and damaged power supplies to the property.

"After reversing in to the house the offenders drove the car a short distance before getting out and deliberately setting fire to it.

"We believe there were three people involved in this attack. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attended at both scenes and extinguished the car fire.

"We believe this to be a targeted attack on the address and are determined to find those responsible so they can be brought to justice.

The front of the house - after it was rammed by the car (Image: St Helens Star)

"We have made extensive enquiries as part of our ongoing investigation, have carried out forensic examinations and we carrying out an extensive review of CCTV footage in the area.

"I would like to appeal to anyone in the area who has CCTV or video doorbells to review their footage as they could have vital information which would help our investigation.

"If you do have information which could help us please call the independent and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 0038 of 24 February or crime reference number 24000199957."