ARSONISTS are believed to be responsible for a fire which destroyed a van in a village near Selby last night (April 9).

Fire crews were called to the van fire on Camela Lane in Barlow at about 10.45pm.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate. The van was destroyed by fire."

Crews put out the fire using a hose reel and breathing apparatus.