Newbury scooter fire suspected arson

A SCOOTER destroyed by fire in Newbury during the early hours of this morning (Wed) was put down to a suspected arson.

One fire engine was called from Newbury at 3am to Oakley Road, where the scooter was discovered well alight.

One firefighter extinguished the blaze using a hosereel.

No-one was hurt.

The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service recorded the incident as a supected arson.

Firefighters left the scene at 3.30am.