A FIRE which occurred at the Norwood Stores in Elmgrove Road East, Hardwicke is being treated as suspicious.

The fire, in which rubbish was burning on Sunday, July 13 caused significant damage to the building and fencing, following the incident police are appealing for information.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number 439 of July 13.

You can also give information anonymously by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org and you may receive a reward if someone is arrested and charged.