Blackburn man's £140k Aston Martin torched

12:00pm Friday 6th July 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Catherine Pye, Health reporter

STUNNING An Aston Martin DB9 sports coupe smilar to the one that Mr Osman owns STUNNING An Aston Martin DB9 sports coupe smilar to the one that Mr Osman owns

A £140,000 Aston Martin was torched outside its owner’s semi-detached Blackburn home in a suspected arson attack.

Owner Tim Osman, 49, said he was “horrified” to see the quantum silver DB9 sports coupe alight in the drive of his house in Wilworth Crescent, Pleckgate, Blackburn.

Police said the car had a broken window and are investigating whether lighter fluid had been poured inside before it was torched.

The regional sales representative was woken to the unfolding drama by his wife, who had heard “crashes and bangs” at 1.20am yesterday.

The couple, who have two sons, ran outside to extinguish the blaze, which has ravaged the hand-stiched black leather interior.

Mr Osman said: “It was bought brand new in February, and it’s my dream car. I don’t drive it that often.

“I came outside and my head couldn’t compute what was going on. At first I thought it must be an electrical fault, but then I noticed that the driver’s side window had been smashed, and barbecue lighter fuel had been poured in and set on fire.

“I can’t understand why anybody would do something like this. Someone who is jealous might scratch it as they walk by, but it takes effort to go out of your way with lighter fuel.

"I can’t think of anyone I’ve fallen out with who would do something like this, so I couldn’t help the police at all.

“I even started thinking that if the car wasn’t there, would they have put something through the letter box?”

“I am angry, and at the moment the car’s been taken back to Aston Martin for assessment. It will definitely be a few thousand pounds to sort out.”

Police have confirmed an investigation is underway.A spokesman said: “Officers were called at 1.20am to reports of an Aston Martin DB9 which had a broken window and had been set on fire in a driveway.

“It’s looking like it could be arson, a neighbour has stated he saw someone running away from the scene.”

Mr Osman’s Aston Martin DB9 has a six litre, V12 engine capable of a top speed of 190mph, has 469 brake horse power.

Comments (33)

12:15pm Fri 6 Jul 12

VainDM says...

There are some sick sick people in the world!
There are some sick sick people in the world! VainDM

12:36pm Fri 6 Jul 12

woolywords says...

It's enough to make a grown man cry.
Having owned an Aston Martin DB5 for a lot of years, only taking it out now and again, I can appreciate what you must be feeling.
Can I suggest that if it's replaced, do as I do and keep it away from people, in my case, in it's box.
It's enough to make a grown man cry. Having owned an Aston Martin DB5 for a lot of years, only taking it out now and again, I can appreciate what you must be feeling. Can I suggest that if it's replaced, do as I do and keep it away from people, in my case, in it's box. woolywords

12:45pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

Jealousy is a Sin
Jealousy is a Sin Michael@ClitheroeSince58

12:45pm Fri 6 Jul 12

AndyW says...

It is a mindless and horrible act of vandalism, based most likely on pure jealousy.

However, what I don't understand is why buy a £140k car capable of 190mph?!

You could buy a decent family home for that much and the maximum speed limit on a motorway is 70mph.

I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car.
It is a mindless and horrible act of vandalism, based most likely on pure jealousy. However, what I don't understand is why buy a £140k car capable of 190mph?! You could buy a decent family home for that much and the maximum speed limit on a motorway is 70mph. I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car. AndyW

12:54pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

AndyW wrote:
It is a mindless and horrible act of vandalism, based most likely on pure jealousy.

However, what I don't understand is why buy a £140k car capable of 190mph?!

You could buy a decent family home for that much and the maximum speed limit on a motorway is 70mph.

I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car.
Maybe it was a life long dream, no matter what reasons and its practicality it's e relevant. Why anyone would want to destroy it is madness. Where does it end, my 10 year old car is slightly less knackered than your 9 year old car so I'm going to destroy it?
[quote][p][bold]AndyW[/bold] wrote: It is a mindless and horrible act of vandalism, based most likely on pure jealousy. However, what I don't understand is why buy a £140k car capable of 190mph?! You could buy a decent family home for that much and the maximum speed limit on a motorway is 70mph. I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car.[/p][/quote]Maybe it was a life long dream, no matter what reasons and its practicality it's e relevant. Why anyone would want to destroy it is madness. Where does it end, my 10 year old car is slightly less knackered than your 9 year old car so I'm going to destroy it? Michael@ClitheroeSince58

12:59pm Fri 6 Jul 12

ladysal says...

Agree entirely with the above. However, LT, is printing the name of the street the guy lives on a good idea? Now EVERY jealous idiot / thief in town knows where there is a car worth £140,000 to damage / steal.......
Agree entirely with the above. However, LT, is printing the name of the street the guy lives on a good idea? Now EVERY jealous idiot / thief in town knows where there is a car worth £140,000 to damage / steal....... ladysal

1:00pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Your ferret stinks says...

I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car........and not have a garage to put it in!
I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car........and not have a garage to put it in! Your ferret stinks

1:06pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Malthus says...

Your ferret stinks wrote:
I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car........and not have a garage to put it in!
If it was garaged nobody would see it.
[quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car........and not have a garage to put it in![/p][/quote]If it was garaged nobody would see it. Malthus

1:06pm Fri 6 Jul 12

woolywords says...

AndyW wrote:
It is a mindless and horrible act of vandalism, based most likely on pure jealousy.

However, what I don't understand is why buy a £140k car capable of 190mph?!

You could buy a decent family home for that much and the maximum speed limit on a motorway is 70mph.

I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car.
When you have paid off most of the mortgage, put the kids through school, 'done' all the places you ever wanted to go in the World, made a palace for the love of your life, got a wardrobe full of nice clothes and still have a bit of money left, why not fulfil your own dream, as in his case?
Am willing to bet that it wasn't it's top speed that made him buy it but more the huge sense of self worth that you get from owning such a thing of beauty. Not to mention the pride in having achieved something through sheer hard graft. You have to close an heck of a lot of deals to even think of buying one.
[quote][p][bold]AndyW[/bold] wrote: It is a mindless and horrible act of vandalism, based most likely on pure jealousy. However, what I don't understand is why buy a £140k car capable of 190mph?! You could buy a decent family home for that much and the maximum speed limit on a motorway is 70mph. I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car.[/p][/quote]When you have paid off most of the mortgage, put the kids through school, 'done' all the places you ever wanted to go in the World, made a palace for the love of your life, got a wardrobe full of nice clothes and still have a bit of money left, why not fulfil your own dream, as in his case? Am willing to bet that it wasn't it's top speed that made him buy it but more the huge sense of self worth that you get from owning such a thing of beauty. Not to mention the pride in having achieved something through sheer hard graft. You have to close an heck of a lot of deals to even think of buying one. woolywords

1:24pm Fri 6 Jul 12

UKdarran says...

You should have put it in a garage, moron!

Incidentally, hahahahahaha!
You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha! UKdarran

1:28pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Redbike says...

UKdarran wrote:
You should have put it in a garage, moron!

Incidentally, hahahahahaha!
Pratt
[quote][p][bold]UKdarran[/bold] wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha![/p][/quote]Pratt Redbike

1:37pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Your ferret stinks says...

Malthus wrote:
Your ferret stinks wrote: I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car........and not have a garage to put it in!
If it was garaged nobody would see it.
Ahhh..of course, a case of being a bit to flash maybe.
Still this should not have happened regardless.
[quote][p][bold]Malthus[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car........and not have a garage to put it in![/p][/quote]If it was garaged nobody would see it.[/p][/quote]Ahhh..of course, a case of being a bit to flash maybe. Still this should not have happened regardless. Your ferret stinks

1:38pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Your ferret stinks says...

Redbike wrote:
UKdarran wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha!
Pratt
Seconded!
[quote][p][bold]Redbike[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]UKdarran[/bold] wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha![/p][/quote]Pratt[/p][/quote]Seconded! Your ferret stinks

2:17pm Fri 6 Jul 12

sonny says...

Only a complete plank or sombody with more money than sense would leave a car of that value out in the open in this town, just common sense.
Only a complete plank or sombody with more money than sense would leave a car of that value out in the open in this town, just common sense. sonny

2:30pm Fri 6 Jul 12

UKdarran says...

Your ferret stinks wrote:
Redbike wrote:
UKdarran wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha!
Pratt
Seconded!
C'mon, girls, there's no need for that...
[quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Redbike[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]UKdarran[/bold] wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha![/p][/quote]Pratt[/p][/quote]Seconded![/p][/quote]C'mon, girls, there's no need for that... UKdarran

2:39pm Fri 6 Jul 12

notchuffed says...

Seems to be a lot of envious morons in this thread. Probably they are those who have never lifted a finger in their life to earn a living.

All these green - eyed comments are typical of this country where people who are prepared to roll their sleeves up, do a decent days graft (and probably beyond the norm) are not appreciated, instead catigated by such shiftless posters seen here.

Regardless of whether people have envy or admiration for the owner, what has happened is a CRIME. The action is against the Laws of the land and whoever did it should be dragged through the courts and punished accordingly. In sentencing it should be taken into account there was the possibility of loss of life for a full family and time given extended to include this.

There is too much leniency and favouring the perpetrators, instead of the victims. Congratulations Mr. Kenneth Clarke and all do-gooders of his ilk in creating a situation where even murder is not looked on as utterly appalling and where suspects charged they are allowed out on bail.
Seems to be a lot of envious morons in this thread. Probably they are those who have never lifted a finger in their life to earn a living. All these green - eyed comments are typical of this country where people who are prepared to roll their sleeves up, do a decent days graft (and probably beyond the norm) are not appreciated, instead catigated by such shiftless posters seen here. Regardless of whether people have envy or admiration for the owner, what has happened is a CRIME. The action is against the Laws of the land and whoever did it should be dragged through the courts and punished accordingly. In sentencing it should be taken into account there was the possibility of loss of life for a full family and time given extended to include this. There is too much leniency and favouring the perpetrators, instead of the victims. Congratulations Mr. Kenneth Clarke and all do-gooders of his ilk in creating a situation where even murder is not looked on as utterly appalling and where suspects charged they are allowed out on bail. notchuffed

2:42pm Fri 6 Jul 12

batesempire says...

Why should it have to be stored in the garage?? I am of the thinking of when the scum bag is found lighter fluid is poured over him and then set alight !! now thats justice
Why should it have to be stored in the garage?? I am of the thinking of when the scum bag is found lighter fluid is poured over him and then set alight !! now thats justice batesempire

3:04pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Bredrin says...

i know wilworth crescent very well and this seems well out of sort. who lives on wilworth crescent with a DB9, dont they live in wilpshire...

dodgy car salesman...
i know wilworth crescent very well and this seems well out of sort. who lives on wilworth crescent with a DB9, dont they live in wilpshire... dodgy car salesman... Bredrin

3:05pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Bredrin says...

i think i should be a car sales man. DB9, for reaL!
i think i should be a car sales man. DB9, for reaL! Bredrin

3:54pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Love Rovers Hate Venkys says...

UKdarran wrote:
You should have put it in a garage, moron!

Incidentally, hahahahahaha!
Idiot.
[quote][p][bold]UKdarran[/bold] wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha![/p][/quote]Idiot. Love Rovers Hate Venkys

4:27pm Fri 6 Jul 12

Redbike says...

UKdarran wrote:
Your ferret stinks wrote:
Redbike wrote:
UKdarran wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha!
Pratt
Seconded!
C'mon, girls, there's no need for that...
Why do you find it so funny Darran - or is it Daz? Can you just be grown up enough to ask yourself that question and give us an answer? is your little world so sad that you take pleasure out of incidents like this?

I suspect you don't actually own anything yourself and have never aspired to make youself better. Instead you have probably scrounged your way through your idiotic little life living off the backs of others. A parasite no less.

Am I right Daz?
[quote][p][bold]UKdarran[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Redbike[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]UKdarran[/bold] wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha![/p][/quote]Pratt[/p][/quote]Seconded![/p][/quote]C'mon, girls, there's no need for that...[/p][/quote]Why do you find it so funny Darran - or is it Daz? Can you just be grown up enough to ask yourself that question and give us an answer? is your little world so sad that you take pleasure out of incidents like this? I suspect you don't actually own anything yourself and have never aspired to make youself better. Instead you have probably scrounged your way through your idiotic little life living off the backs of others. A parasite no less. Am I right Daz? Redbike

4:33pm Fri 6 Jul 12

wrigglers says...

How did he know barbecue lighter fluid had been poured into the car?
How did he know barbecue lighter fluid had been poured into the car? wrigglers

3:56pm Sat 7 Jul 12

oldblackburn says...

the guy is a wealthy businessman , n before this owned a ferrari ! i know ppl on this road who live near him. but if someone smashed ur aston window surely ud hear the alarm on ur own driveway ???
the guy is a wealthy businessman , n before this owned a ferrari ! i know ppl on this road who live near him. but if someone smashed ur aston window surely ud hear the alarm on ur own driveway ??? oldblackburn

6:25pm Sat 7 Jul 12

Smacx25 says...

Having a car worth more than the house its outside? Seems he must be a very very very very good salesman to own a DB9 on Wilworth Cres. Unless of course he also has a "part-time job"
Having a car worth more than the house its outside? Seems he must be a very very very very good salesman to own a DB9 on Wilworth Cres. Unless of course he also has a "part-time job" Smacx25

7:59am Sun 8 Jul 12

2 for 5p says...

oldblackburn wrote:
the guy is a wealthy businessman , n before this owned a ferrari ! i know ppl on this road who live near him. but if someone smashed ur aston window surely ud hear the alarm on ur own driveway ???
yea you would , but he didn't want to hear it because he wouldn't of been paid out by insurance company if the fire was stoped.
He whole story seems a bit fishy to me.

Quote:
I noticed that the driver’s side window had been smashed, and barbecue lighter fuel had been poured in and set on fire.

How did he know lighter fluid had been poured in. I would recommend the cops look a bit closer at this case.
[quote][p][bold]oldblackburn[/bold] wrote: the guy is a wealthy businessman , n before this owned a ferrari ! i know ppl on this road who live near him. but if someone smashed ur aston window surely ud hear the alarm on ur own driveway ???[/p][/quote]yea you would , but he didn't want to hear it because he wouldn't of been paid out by insurance company if the fire was stoped. He whole story seems a bit fishy to me. Quote: I noticed that the driver’s side window had been smashed, and barbecue lighter fuel had been poured in and set on fire. How did he know lighter fluid had been poured in. I would recommend the cops look a bit closer at this case. 2 for 5p

10:00am Sun 8 Jul 12

BritainfortheBritish says...

I have a dream to own any Aston Martin. I cannot believe there are mindless idiots that could set fire to such a car . I hope they are caught and given ten years hard labour.
Not that anyone actually gets such a sentence in todays soft Britain .
I have a dream to own any Aston Martin. I cannot believe there are mindless idiots that could set fire to such a car . I hope they are caught and given ten years hard labour. Not that anyone actually gets such a sentence in todays soft Britain . BritainfortheBritish

11:39am Sun 8 Jul 12

lancashire-lad says...

In reply to AndyW people buy expensive things because they can afford too. Some people even pay their utility bills, does that shock you.?
In reply to AndyW people buy expensive things because they can afford too. Some people even pay their utility bills, does that shock you.? lancashire-lad

9:51am Mon 9 Jul 12

rggraham1947 says...

AndyW wrote:
It is a mindless and horrible act of vandalism, based most likely on pure jealousy. However, what I don't understand is why buy a £140k car capable of 190mph?! You could buy a decent family home for that much and the maximum speed limit on a motorway is 70mph. I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car.
And live in a semi-detached house in Blackburn??
[quote][p][bold]AndyW[/bold] wrote: It is a mindless and horrible act of vandalism, based most likely on pure jealousy. However, what I don't understand is why buy a £140k car capable of 190mph?! You could buy a decent family home for that much and the maximum speed limit on a motorway is 70mph. I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy such an expensive and high-spec car.[/p][/quote]And live in a semi-detached house in Blackburn?? rggraham1947

9:55am Mon 9 Jul 12

rggraham1947 says...

UKdarran wrote:
You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha!
Garages are for storing all your worthless rubbish; in any case, what's the point of having a car like that and hiding it in a garage. He wanted to make a statement.
[quote][p][bold]UKdarran[/bold] wrote: You should have put it in a garage, moron! Incidentally, hahahahahaha![/p][/quote]Garages are for storing all your worthless rubbish; in any case, what's the point of having a car like that and hiding it in a garage. He wanted to make a statement. rggraham1947

10:51am Mon 9 Jul 12

Bredrin says...

wrigglers wrote:
How did he know barbecue lighter fluid had been poured into the car?
genius! The force needs you!
[quote][p][bold]wrigglers[/bold] wrote: How did he know barbecue lighter fluid had been poured into the car?[/p][/quote]genius! The force needs you! Bredrin

12:12pm Sat 21 Jul 12

outofyourmind says...

i put a word or two about this story, last week. that talkes abut only the crimal and selfish people buy these cars. i would like to know were it as gone too? i think its been censored! no one likes the truth. free country yes ill try no to split my sides
i put a word or two about this story, last week. that talkes abut only the crimal and selfish people buy these cars. i would like to know were it as gone too? i think its been censored! no one likes the truth. free country yes ill try no to split my sides outofyourmind

12:12pm Sat 21 Jul 12

outofyourmind says...

i put a word or two about this story, last week. that talkes abut only the crimal and selfish people buy these cars. i would like to know were it as gone too? i think its been censored! no one likes the truth. free country yes ill try no to split my sides
i put a word or two about this story, last week. that talkes abut only the crimal and selfish people buy these cars. i would like to know were it as gone too? i think its been censored! no one likes the truth. free country yes ill try no to split my sides outofyourmind

7:48pm Sat 21 Jul 12

oldblackburn says...

i believe its been sent back to aston martin ?
i believe its been sent back to aston martin ? oldblackburn

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