A CARAVAN was destroyed in a fire near Romsey.

Two fire crews from the town rushed to the blaze on Salisbury Road, Sherfield English, around 8.55pm on January 12.

Firefighters used breathing apparatus and one hosereel to extinguish the fire, before leaving the scene around 9pm.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue said the caravan was 100% destroyed by the flames.

When asked if the incident was being treated as arson, a spokesman for Hampshire police said: “We believe the fire may have been started deliberately. If anyone has any information about this, they should contact police on 101.”