Cars have been torched and homes evacuated in a seaside town overnight. Families endured an evening of "absolute chaos" as firebug yobs targeted residential properties and vehicles.
The ugly scenes unfolded, in Hartlepool, County Durham, with emergency services having to rush to the scene. "Emergency services are currently dealing with multiple vehicle fires across the Hartlepool area. Police received report of fires on Caledonian Road, Baden Street, Shrewsbury Street, Lansdowne Road, Osborne Road, and Brinkburn Road," a Cleveland Police spokesperson said.
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