ARSONISTS set fire to a car on a quiet street in Soham at the weekend.

Both fire crews from the town were called to tackle the blaze which started at about 12.15am on Berrycroft.

The fire had engulfed a car and had spread to a nearby fence and hedge when crews arrived.

The firefighters had the blaze under control by 1.15am. Investigations carried out by fire crews revealed that the cause of the blaze was deliberate.

Anyone with information about the incident, can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org