Police have begun the search for a suspected arsonist after a fire broke out at a bus stop.

The blaze happened when a bedsheet was set alight inside the shelter in Caister Road at the junction with Barnard Crescent in Great Yarmouth.

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Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.40am on Friday, October 18, where they managed to put out the fire before any serious damage was caused.

Officers are now investigating the incident and are appealing to the public for anyone who may have witnessed the fire or have relevant dashcam footage.

Anybody with information should contact Norfolk Police on 101 or via email at George.Smith@norfolk.police.uk quoting reference 36/74422/24.