A SPORTS car was torched by yobs on Canvey before the owner was injured trying to put it out.

Police  are investigating the fire which happened at the junction of Second Avenue/ and Link Road on March 4.

 The black Lamborghini Gallardo appears to have been deliberately ignited and was completely burnt out.

The owner, from Dartford in Kent, received minor facial injuries.

Anyone with any information should contact police at Southend on 101 or can give information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."