POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a series of arson attacks which happened overnight. 

Between 1.38am and 4.40am, firefighters dealt with nine incidents, with crews attending from Salisbury, Amesbury, Wilton and Andover.

DC Ian Day said: "All the vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the fires and no one was injured however the damage caused is significant and is likely to run over £100,000.

"We are treating the fires as suspicious and believe that the vehicles were deliberately set alight.

"We have made an arrest but I would like to appeal for any witnesses to come forward as they may be able to assist our investigation."

Vehicles on garage forecourts in Churchfields Industrial Estate, Old Sarum Airfield and Bulford Road, Durrington were targeted along with vehicles in residential areas such as Holders Road, Countess Road and Mill Way, Amesbury and Winterslow Road, Porton.

An aircraft was also discovered burnt out at Old Sarum Airfield.

Over the course of today, officers have been supporting crime scene investigators and detectives who have been working at the locations to gather evidence.

A 26-year-old man from Amesbury was arrested early this morning on suspicion of arson and remains in custody at Melksham Police Station.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Ian Day at Salisbury CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.