Arsonists set fire to car near The Wrekin

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Fire crews tackled a car blaze near The Wrekin which is being treated as arson.

Firefighters from Wellington were called to a road between The Wrekin and Little Wenlock at 10.24pm on Saturday.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said fire investigation officers had confirmed the incident was arson.

Crews used two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.

The vehicle was left with significant damage.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting 726-s-190119, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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