A HOMELESS man's belongings were set on fire in an underpass in Hereford.

Police are investigating the fire last Thursday morning at 2.18am as suspected arson.

A police spokesman said: "A homeless man reported that someone had set fire to his sleeping bag and bags. This is being investigated as arson."

Firefighters from Hereford attended the fire which was in the underpass which goes under the A49 from Eign Gate to Victoria Street.

Anyone with information that could help police with their enquiries should call 101 and quote incident 55s of 12 April 2018. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org