Cannabis factory hit by arson attack in the UK

Detectives in England are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson attack on a cannabis factory.

The blaze ripped through a semi-detached house in Lewisham, south-east London, after an accelerant was used to start the fire.

Police were called by the London Fire Brigade to the address in Ashdale Road at 10.05am on Sunday.

Following a search of the property they discovered the premises was being used as a cannabis factory.

No injuries were reported and the incident is being treated as arson.

A white man, around 6ft tall, with dark hair and wearing a pink top, was seen running away from the house moments before the fire took hold.

A white Mercedes delivery van was also seen outside the address before the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lewisham police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.