POLICE are hunting for suspects after a van was torched by arsonists.

Officers are now appealing for information after the vehicle was set alight in Gosport.

They attended the incident in Stoke Road following a call from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A member of the public had reported seeing a white LDV van on fire at around 1.25am on Thursday, August 1.

Firefighters put out the blaze, which caused damage to the inside of the vehicle.

A police spokesperson said: "This incident is being treated as arson. It’s not being linked to any other incident.

"We would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened, or who has any other information that could help our investigation.

"Anyone with information should call us on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44190270071.

"Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800555111, where information can be left anonymously."