A HONDA Civic has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

The car was torched in Bank Hey Lane, Blackburn, at around 10.55pm last night.

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A criminal investigation is now underway and will focus on finding three youngsters seen running away from the blazing car.

Green watch crew manager Lee Garnett, from Blackburn Fire Station, said: "The car appears to have been ignited deliberately.

"Three youths had been seen in the area of the vehicle but then fled.

"Two fire engines were required for approximately one hour and [were] therefore unavailable for more important emergency calls due to this deliberate act.

"Deliberate fires can cost lives."

To report any information, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.