West Bay detectives are investigating an arson which destroyed a car last night.

About 9.25pm on Monday, police and fire services attended a report of a car ablaze in Flute Lane, West Bay. The car, a Chrysler PT Cruiser, was destroyed in the blaze. Enquiries at the location suggest that two people were seen running away at the time of the fire. No descriptions of these people are available at this time.

Anyone who was in the area at the relevant time, and saw or heard anything suspicious, is asked to contact West Bay police station on 949-3999, the RCIPS tip line 949-7777 or Crime Stoppers 800-8477(TIPS).