An appeal has been launched after a gazebo was set on fire in Stevenage, and attempts were made to set a car alight.

The incident happened over the course of the evening of Sunday. September 15 and into the morning of Monday, September 16, in the St Nicholas area.

The suspect is described as a white male who was wearing a grey tracksuit.

Sergeant Matthew Fathers, from the Stevenage North Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing for any witnesses to please come forward.

“If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around the St Nicholas area over the dates specified above, or have any further details to assist our investigation, please get in touch.

“Additionally, if you have any doorbell or dash cam footage then please check it, in case you captured something of use. I can be emailed directly at Matthew.Fathers@herts.police.uk.”

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, by speaking to an operator via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/77262/24.

Alternatively, to stay anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.