A CAR has been "deliberately" set on fire in a busy town.
The window of a blue Ford Fiesta parked on King Offa Way, Bexhill, was smashed shortly after 9am on Monday.
Police believe the person responsible was travelling in a vehicle that pulled up alongside before the damage was caused.
But hours later around 3.55pm, the same car was set alight and two males were seen running eastbound from the scene, towards Bexhill Old Town.
The fire is being treated as deliberate.
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A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "Officers investigating the matter are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened in either incident or who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the vicinity.
"They would also like to speak to anyone who may have captured any relevant dash cam footage from the area.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 847 of 19/04. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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