Car set on fire by 'unknown man'
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for information following the incident near Frome
Officers have launched an appeal for witnesses after a car was set on fire by an unknown man in a village near Frome.
It happened in Highbury Street in Coleford on the 4th of February, in the early hours, between 01:30 and 02:30.
Officers attended, along with the fire service, and found the vehicle well alight.
They're treating it as arson, with the cause of the blaze thought to have been deliberate.
Police say they are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed a car leaving the scene at speed in the direction of Anchor Road, in Coleford.
Officer in the case, PC Joshua Piper, said: “We understand this may be a concerning incident for the residents of Coleford, however we would like to reassure them that we believe this is an isolated incident and there is no further risk posed to the public.
“If you have any information or can help us in our enquiries, please get in touch at the earliest opportunity.”
If you can help or have any relevant footage around the time of the incident, please call 101 and quote reference 5224029901.