ARSONISTS are being hunted by police after they targeted allotments in Hartlepool.

The suspected arson attack happened at Thornhill Allotments, at the Wiltshire Way end at about 1.30am on Saturday, July 16 and significant damage was caused to the allotments.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or the person responsible is asked to contact PC Julie Nicholson at Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.