POLICE investigating a fire at the White Hart Hotel in Whitchurch are urging anyone with information to come forward.

An arsonist struck at the pub while people were still in the bar area at around 11pm on 20 March. Around £1,000 of damage was caused to bedding, the ceiling and walls when somebody walked upstairs, unseen.

A co-owner of the pub fought the blaze after smoke alarms were activated and until fire crews arrived.

Anyone with any information should contact Pc Rolfe on 0845 045 45 45 or Crimestoppers on 0845 045 45 45.