A STREET has been targeted in a spate of arson attacks.

Firefighters from Bolton Central and Bolton North were called to Cope Bank East at around 9pm.

A vintage Porsche, which spread to a house, a van and a garage were all set alight in the attack.

Watch manager Ian Reid said: "The Porsche was the owner's pride and joy and was destroyed.

"It is horrific.

"Someone has maliciously set fire to people's things.

"We are all in the grip of austerity and are all working hard to live.

"There is no regard for anyone's property.

"We have been working with police. "

Police are investigating the incident.

The fire service were also called to a fire in Chorley Old Road, at around 7.30pm.

Rubbish had been set alight at the back of Apna Grillhouse.

Anyone with information is to contact 101 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.