Police are investigating an arson after a fence was set alight in Carterton.

Between 8pm and 9.30pm on Friday, two teenage boys were seen setting fire to the fence in Shilton Park. The fire damaged the fence and a nearby sign. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue was called and extinguished the fire.

The boys were white and aged about 15. One was wearing a dark hooded top with the hood up. He was also seen kicking a football.

The second boy was white with long brown hair. He was wearing trousers and a black hooded jumper with the hood down.

Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is urged to contact Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police and don’t want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.