A warehouse fire which caused significant damage in Fernhurst is being treated as arson after police were called to a report of an attempted burglary.

Officers were alerted to the incident at a property on Midhurst Road at around 2am on Monday, August 24. But when they arrived, they discovered a fire inside the warehouse and alerted fire service colleagues.

The blaze caused significant damage to the property and is now being investigated as arson. Police are now appealing for witnesses who may be able to help establish what happened.

Officers want to hear from anyone who was in the area between 1am and 3am and may have seen suspicious activity. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 74 of 24/08.