Police are appealing for witnesses after a red Nissan Micra was found burning in a car park in Portway, Banbury.

The car was found at about 11pm on Saturday.

PC Ian Gibbard said: “At this stage we are working with the Fire Service to determine how the fire started but believe it was started deliberately.

“I am appealing to anyone who might have seen any suspicious activity in the area to contact me.”

Anyone with information about this arson can contact PC Ian Gibbard at Banbury police station via the 24-hour non-emergency number, 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to speak to the police, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.