POLICE are hunting an arsonist who torched a van while it was parked in a Poole garage.

The Volkswagen Transporter, belonging to a local man, was set alight in the garage on Fitzworth Avenue on Saturday January 17 at 2.07am.

Police Constable Daniel Blagden of Poole Police said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed anything relevant to this incident, or know who is responsible, to please contact me in confidence by calling 101.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen somebody in the area, around the time of the incident, behaving suspiciously.”

No arrests have been made.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 17:48. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.