A man was arrested after a car was crashed and then deliberately set on fire last night.
Firefighters were called to the incident in Raisdale Road, Chop Gate, at 5.54pm.
A car had been set on fire after a crash.
The fire had spread to nearby tree and fence.
The fire destroyed the vehicle and was extinguished using a hose reel jet.
North Yorkshire Police said that thanks to witnesses officers were able to identify a suspect.
He was arrested a short time later in Middlesbrough.
The suspect was released under investigation after being interviewed.
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