A car fire has caused damage at a supermarket in Leek.

Leek Asda, of Springfield Road, saw one car ablaze in the carpark.

The incident happened around 1pm on Monday.

Staffordshire Moorlands Police confirmed the news at 5:37pm on social media.

"We are appealing for witnesses & dash cam footage, following an incident in Leek on Monday," they said.

"At 1.05pm, police received reports of a silver Renault Clio which was well-alight on a supermarket car-park on Springfield Road in Leek.

"It is believed that two people, both wearing masks and dressed in dark clothing, deliberately ignited the car before leaving the scene in a white vehicle.

"Anyone with information, please contact PC French at [email protected]."

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue, who also responded to the incident, have been contacted for further comment.

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