A wooden fence was deliberately set alight in Lydney on Friday, March 16.

The arson happened at a house in Naas Lane at about 8.10pm, destroying one of the panels.

The 49-year-old householder put out the fire with a garden hose but felt roofing on a shed next to the fence was also damaged.

Police want anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or with any information about this crime to call Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident 560 of March 16.

Alternatively, Crime­stoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via www. crimestoppers-uk.org