Arson investigation launched after three cars on fire in Hackney

An arson investigation has been launched after three cars were set alight in East London

An arson investigation has been launched after three cars were set alight in East London. It happened on Ballance Road, Hackney, at about 4.30am this morning (Tuesday, May 26). Three static cars were on fire. No injuries were reported.

Inquiries into the arson are ongoing to locate any suspect, police said. Pictures from the scene shows a burnt out car, and a police cordon in place. It comes as, in an unrelated incident elsewhere in Hackney just a few hours before, a large gathering resulted in a teenager boy being stabbed to death. There is currently no reports the two incidents are related.

As for the fire, a Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called by the London Fire Brigade to Ballance Road, Hackney, at 4.39am, on Tuesday, May 26, following reports of a fire. Three stationary cars were located on fire. No injuries have been reported.

“Officers have launched an arson investigation, and enquiries remain ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD1271/26MAY, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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