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Police are appealing for witnesses after they uncovered a torched car in Morwell early yesterday morning.

The Kia Hatch was set alight on the front lawn of a house on Alemein Street, causing substantial damage. The situation is being treated as suspicious.

Police are appealing for any information that may lead to the prosecution of the person(s) involved.

If anyone has any information they should contact crime stoppers 1800 333 000.