Hampshire police are appealing for witnesses and information following a suspected arson incident in Basingstoke today.

At approximately 5.30am this morning (20 November), officers were on patrol when they noticed that a car was on fire on Cordale Road.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were already on scene and quickly extinguished the fire.

A man and woman were sleeping inside the vehicle at the time and thankfully no one was injured.

Officers have launched an investigation and would like to hear from witnesses.

Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident or any suspicious behaviour? Do you have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage that could help our enquiries?

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact 101 or submit information our website, quoting the reference number 44250524120: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers