A SUSPECTED arson at Cartmel Racecourse is being investigated by police.

A BMW 5 series was left parked unattended in the car park when it had tools stolen from the boot before being set on fire on Sunday, March 12, between 6pm and 7pm.

Police are looking for anyone with information regarding this incident.

Anyone with information should call PC Lucy Dunning at Kendal Police Station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.