Police are hunting a man who set fire to a car in Swindon in the early hours of the morning.

Wiltshire Police have released CCTV footage after an unknown suspect set fire to a car in Stockton Road, Penhill, causing £5,000 worth of damage at 2:08am on Monday, November 11.

Officers say the male was wearing a hooded jacket and they are appealing for the public’s help to identify the suspect, who is caught on CCTV setting the vehicle on fire before running away.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “An unknown suspect, shown on video wearing a hooded jacket, has set fire to a car causing damage to the value of £5,000.

“If you have CCTV or doorbell footage which captured a male of this description in Stockton Road or the surrounding area during the early hours of this morning, please call 101 quoting crime reference 54240132901.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who thinks they can identify this man.

“Report crime anonymously to CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”

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