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'Wrong address' theory as arsonists target car on Shrewsbury driveway

Arsonists set a car on fire on a Shrewsbury driveway - but police say the attackers may have targeted the wrong address.

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The blue Vauxhall Corsa was set alight at a house on Sutton Road on Wednesday, between 10.30pm and 10.45pm.

Detective Sergeant Mat Crisp said: "This was a concerning incident which has left the car's owners understandably shaken, and at this stage it appears the offenders may have targeted the wrong address.

"We are carrying out a number of enquiries and are asking anyone who witnessed the offence, or who may have any information about who is responsible, to please get in contact.

"We are working with our local safer neighbourhood team to offer reassurance and cannot stress enough the dangers of setting fires and the potential serious consequences it could have.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 833s of April 18. Alternatively information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Nobody was injured in the incident.

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