Arsonists set fire to a van in Whittlesey last night (Tuesday March 23).

Firefighters arrived to find a van well alight on Benwick Road at 7.58pm.

Wearing breathing apparatus they extinguished the fire using a hose reel and returned to their station by 10.15pm.

"The cause of the fire was deliberate," said a Cambs Fire spokesman.

Anyone with information should contact police by visiting www.cambs.police.uk to submit an online report or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.