A WHITE Ford Transit van was destroyed by fire after an explosion in Hanbury Woods.

Firefighters and the police were called to the woods in the early hours of Tuesday, April 23, after reports of an explosion. The officers arrived to find the van, which is believed to have been stolen from the Warwickshire area, had been destroyed by fire.

If anyone has any information about the fire or who thinks they saw someone or a vehicle leaving the area, please contact the police on 01905 723888 quoting c/579814.