ARSONISTS burned eight beach huts to the ground before daubing the remaining buildings with graffiti.

Detectives on the Isle of Wight say it is the third time in 18 months that huts at Hope Beach, Sandown, have been targeted.

The latest attack, which took place on Saturday night or Sunday morning caused around £8,000 of damage.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Constable Phil Harrison-Smith at Newport CID on 0845 045 45 45 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.