POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson attack in Bath, where a car was destroyed.

A window of a blue Vauxhall Corsa was reportedly forced open before an accelerant was believed to have been used to set fire to the vehicle between on Monday, October 7.

The fire service attended to put out the fire which is believed to have been started between 10pm and 10.30pm in The Oval.

Substantial damage was caused to the vehicle and the fire, which is being treated as deliberate.

Increased patrols and house-to-house and CCTV enquiries have been carried out, but police are appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward.

Anybody with CCTV or doorbell footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to it or immediately afterwards, are asked to call police on 101 quoting reference number 5225280733 or complete the online appeals form.

If anyone can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225280733, or complete the online appeals form.

People can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.