Arson attack on car in Red House in Sunderland

A car outside a Sunderland community centre was set on fire.
Red House Community Centre and Social Club, in Rutherglen Road, Sunderland. Copyright Google Maps.Red House Community Centre and Social Club, in Rutherglen Road, Sunderland. Copyright Google Maps.
Red House Community Centre and Social Club, in Rutherglen Road, Sunderland. Copyright Google Maps.

It happened outside Red House Community Centre, in Rutherglen Road, on Monday just after 11pm.

A crew from Marley Park station rushed to the scene to put out the blaze.

The Mercedes car was left 50% damaged by the flames.

Officers suspect that the car was set on fire on purpose.

The police have been informed.