Police in St Leonards are investigating deliberate damage to a house and car, in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
It happened just before 1am last Friday (Nov 5). Three window panels at the house and one of the car windows in Augustus Way off Battle Road were smashed.
Then at around 11.50pm that day, two men were seen to approach the car, parked directly outside the house, and set it on fire. It was burnt out and smoke damage was caused to the front of the house.
No one was injured in the attack.
Police are currently treating the incidents as linked and deliberate, and an investigation is under way. It is believed the incidents have resulted from a case of mistaken identity, and that elderly couple who live there were not the intended targets.
Detective Constable Andy Smithson said:
"Anyone who was in the area at those times and saw anything suspicious is asked to contact the police either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1660 of 05/11.
"We particularly want to speak to any owners or staff at petrol filling stations around the Hastings and St Leonards area who may have sold petrol in jerry cans to two men on Friday night.
"The damage has been a distressing experience for the couple and emergency services were very impressed by the way in which neighbours have rallied round to help and support them."
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