POLICE have confirmed they are hunting arsonists after a car fire spread to three other vehicles and two industrial units.

Laurence Cawley

POLICE have confirmed they are hunting arsonists after a car fire spread to three other vehicles and two industrial units.

The blaze was reported last night in Putney Close, Brandon, and fire crews and the police were sent to the scene.

A spokeswoman for the police told how the blaze had caused “extensive damage”.

It is understood the fire began when a black BMW was set on fire outside a garage.

The fire then spread to three other cars and two industrial units.

Anybody with information should contact Pc Stuart Nunn at Brandon police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.