THREE people fled their home after arsonists set fire to their front door in the early hours of this morning.

Police are appealing for information or witnesses following the incident in Timor Close, Popley at 3am when the front door of a property was set alight.

Three people inside at the time the fire started managed to get out, and no one was injured.

Two young men, aged between 15 and 25, both of a slim build, were seen in the area around the time of the incident.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious or who has information that could help with their investigation.

Hampshire Constabulary said: “Were you in the area at the time? Did you see anything or anyone acting suspiciously? If you live in the area, do you have any private CCTV?

“Perhaps you were driving in the area at the time and have dash-cam footage?”

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting 44210314679.

Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/