Police in Lowestoft are hunting an arsonist who set fire to a van in the Tonning Street area of the town at about 3am today.

The fire was reported in a car park at the back of Flensburgh Street and it spread to two cars and fences.

Anyone with information about who started the fire should call Lowestoft police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously if required, on 0800 555 111.