POLICE are investigating a suspected act of arson that involved a car and occurred in Barrow town centre at the weekend.

The suspected arson took place on Colchester Place, near Abbots Vale Community Centre, in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 9).

Cumbria Fire and Rescue attended the scene, alongside officers from the county's police force.

Upon arrival, they found a Ford Focus, which is believed to have been deliberately set alight at around 1.50am.

Officers say the fire caused substantial damage to the vehicle.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the police on 101, asking to speak with an officer from the South Crime and Safeguarding Team, and quoting incident number 47 of August 9.

Alternatively readers can call Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.