Luxury car set on fire outside David Lloyd Newcastle

The Bentley was parked outside of the David Lloyd centre on Castles Farm Road in Gosforth, Newcastle when it was reportedly set alight around 8.30am on Tuesday, March 31.

Northumbria Police believe the fire was started intentionally by masked individuals.

A force spokesperson said: “It was reported that unknown masked suspects have poured accelerant on a vehicle which was parked in the car park – then set it alight.

“Emergency services attended the scene, and the fire was extinguished.

“Thankfully, nobody was injured.

“Enquiries are ongoing however the fire is being treated as suspected arson.”

A spokesperson for David Lloyd Clubs said: “We’re aware of the incident that occurred at our Newcastle club.

“We are assisting police with their investigations and are unable to comment further.”

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that two fire engines were sent to the scene.

A fire service spokesperson said: “Crews used breathing apparatus and hose reels to extinguish the blaze before leaving the scene shortly after 9am.”

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Police have appealed for information and urged the public to get in touch if they saw anything suspicious.

The spokesperson added: “Anyone with information should send us a DM on social media or use the live chat or report forms on our Force website.

“For those unable to contact us through the above ways, call 101.”