Thieves set stolen car on fire

Thieves stole a car before setting it on fire.

Firefighters from Pontefract were called to an Audi A2 on fire on Furlong Lane, Darrington, at around 9pm on Sunday.

A fire service spokesman said the car was parked on the road after it was stolen.

He said it was then “deliberately ignited.”

No-one was injured in the incident.

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