Two people were rushed to hospital after a "petrol bomb" attack on a home.
Merseyside Police first received a 999 call at around 3.20am on Thursday, September 1, following reports of a fire on Dorien Road in Old Swan. Once officers and firefighters arrived at the scene they found a home well alight.
A man and a woman were rushed to hospital with smoke inhalation and other injuries. Their current conditions are unknown.
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A joint investigation between Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Police is ongoing, with reports so far indicating the fire was caused deliberately. An eyewitness, who asked not to be named said it was a "petrol bomb" that caused the blaze.
They added: "It's terrible that this couple were in bed and this happens. They are an elderly couple. The police are walking around and they have a unit set up round the back. Police are doing a house to house later."
A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: "At around 3.20am officers were called to a report of a fire at a property in the area. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire at an address on Dorien Road.
"A man and a woman were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation and other injuries. Further reports and examinations have established that the fire was caused deliberately.
"A joint investigation between Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Police is ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact police."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information can contact police by DM via @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ using reference 22000649658.
You can also contact the independent charity Crime stoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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