POLICE are investigating an arson attack after a pub and cars were damaged in a fire.

The fire happened at the Greyhound Inn's car park in Chalfont St Peter at around 1.20am last Saturday, April 1.

A white Vauxhall Vivaro was set alight whilst parked outside the pub.

Police said nearby vehicles and the pub was damaged in the fire.

No one was injured.

One offender is described as wearing a light grey tracksuit.

The second offender is described as wearing a dark tracksuit with a white stripe outline and the third offender is described as wearing a dark black hooded jumper with dark grey tracksuit bottoms.

Investigating officer, PC Megan Sweetland, based at Amersham police station said: “Thankfully no one was in the van at the time of the incident, and no one was injured.

“We are carrying out a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances and would appeal to anyone who has information about what happened to please come forward.

“Please check any doorbell, CCTV or dash-cam footage in case it may have captured something that may assist the investigation.

“You can report anything to us by calling 101 or via the Thames Valley Police website, quoting reference 43230142873.

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”