Cars set on fire in Milburn Street and Wilson Street in Crook

Emergency services were called at 12.20am on Sunday, February 12, to Milburn Street and Wilson Street in Crook.

Ten cars and the windows of several houses suffered fire damage as a result of the incident, which is being treated as arson.

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

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A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "An investigation was immediately launched and residents will continue to see an increased police presence in the area while officers conduct their enquiries.

"Local neighbourhood teams are also patrolling to provide further reassurance to local residents and several lines of enquiry are being followed.

The investigation is ongoing (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

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Ten cars were damaged in total (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

"Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time."

Anyone who can help should call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 8 of February 12, or contact police online via 101 Live Chat at www.durham.police.uk 

Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.