West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after a vehicle was stolen and set on fire in Herefordshire.

The incident occurred in the Clehonger / Kingstone area of Herefordshire.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“Can I please bring to your attention the theft of a Land Rover from a farm near to Old Clehonger that occurred at 2325 hours on Saturday 29 April.  

“The vehicle was used 30 minutes later to steal a white bowser containing approximately 1000 litres of diesel from a construction site at Kingstone before being set alight and completely destroyed elsewhere in Kingstone several hours later, the bowser having been taken to an unknown location in the intervening period.

“If you witnessed any of these crimes or have any information that may assist police with our enquiries then please get in touch, quoting crime number 22/40718/23.  

“Don’t forget you can also pass information on anonymously via Crimestoppers on telephone number 0800 555111 or via their web site.”