A VAN was set on fire in Stourport, prompting police to put out an appeal to trace the culprit.

The white Vauxhall Vivaro van was parked on Wilden Top Road when it was set on fire at around 4am today (Tuesday September 24).

Police constable Sam Maher has put out an appeal for information saying: "We are investigating criminal damage to a car on Wilden Top Road, Stourport.

"The van was damaged by arson.

"We are appealing for any witnesses to come forward."

Contact police using the ‘Tell Us About’ form on the website www.westmercia.police.uk, quoting incident reference 00025_I_24092024.