Appeal for CCTV footage after Derbyshire home thought to be 'deliberately' set on fire

This was the scene of the house fire on Saturday afternoon
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Detectives are appealing for CCTV and dashcam footage after a fire at a house in Chesterfield. The fire started at the front door of a property in Kingsley Avenue, Birdholme, shortly after 4.30pm on Saturday, January 25.

A police statement said: "Nobody was injured in the fire, which is thought to have been set deliberately by two men."

The detectives investigating the circumstances are appealing for witnesses and want to hear from anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that may help.

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They also want to hear from motorists with dashcam footage that may feature a silver BMW with a soft top, being driven in the area around the time.

Anyone who can help should contact Derbyshire police using one of the below methods, quoting reference 25*48575:

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.