A CAR fire in Worcester is being investigated as a potential arson.

Police officers have launched an appeal after a black BMW was set alight on Newtown Road.

The incident happened at around 11pm on Saturday (September 14).

The blaze was dealt with before firefighters reached the scene, but the vehicle was checked by the crew after they arrived.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Did you see anything suspicious or have any information that might help enquiries?

"Please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident number 00469_I_14092024."