THE States police are appealing for information after a fire was started in a public toilet in St Ouen.

A member of the public reported the incident at 10.34pm on Saturday 29 March, after seeing smoke coming from the female toilets in Des Laveurs car park, which is located across the road from Jersey Peal in St Ouen.

The fire is believed to be “malicious damage”, according to the force.

Officers have asked anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact police on 612612, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.