Teenage boys were spotted setting fire to a fence in Carterton.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a blaze at Ash Avenue, in Shilton Park, between 8pm and 9.30pm on Friday.

Two teenage boys were seen starting the fire which also damaged a nearby sign and was extinguished by firefighters.

The youths were described as white and aged about 15.

One was wearing a dark hooded top with the hood up and was seen kicking a football.

The second was white with long brown hair and was wearing trousers and a black hooded jumper with the hood down.

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.