Watch as car 'explodes' into flames outside Chesterfield home - as police probe arson attack

Derbyshire police are appealing for witnesses to the arson attack, which happened at about 11pm on Thursday, March 17 in Brimington.

A force spokesperson said on Monday: “The car was set alight in Wikeley Way, causing significant damage.”

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Resident Yildiray Kaya, who took this video footage of the incident on Thursday night, described it as a ‘massive fire’ after a car 'exploded’ on the driveway.

Anyone with any information about the incident should contact Derbyshire police, including reference 22*155418.

Facebook – send officers a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the police contact centre @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online form at derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.

Phone – call officers on 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously and in confidence, on 0800 555 111.