'If they were mine, I'd be horrified' Shocking video shows boy arsonists setting fire to Leyland business
‘If they were my kids, I’d be horrified...’
Two boys were caught on camera setting fire to a building in Leyland.
The youths, who appear to be aged around 11 or 12, were captured on CCTV as they sprayed accelerant on the wall of a property in Chapel Brow during school time, at around 1pm on Friday, May 1.
In a clip shared with the Post, the firebugs are seen revelling in their recklessness as the accelerant bursts into flames, while an older youth sits idly on a wall, unperturbed by their behaviour.
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‘If they were my kids, I’d be horrified...’
The video was also shared on social media, causing outrage on a local Facebook page.
One commented: “Utterly insane ….just when you think you’ve seen it all. Only needs a tiny bit of the accelerant on their clothes and whoosh!”
“They look like they should be in school. Parents need to be fined,” said another.
While one local mum added: “If these were mine I would be horrified. It’s all fun and games until someone is seriously hurt or someone’s business is ruined and all their hard work goes up in flames.”
Lancashire Police said they were unaware of the incident and no action has been taken against the boys.