TWO cars were burned out overnight in what are believed to be arson attacks.

Firefighters went to the first blaze - at 1.40am on Tanyard Road in Oakes - where a Honda Civic was ablaze.

The car was gutted.

The second fire was in Deighton Road, Deighton, at 5.45am. Firefighters believe petrol was poured on the T-reg Ford Fiesta, which was then set on fire.

Police are investigating both blazes.