Youngsters were seen fleeing the scene of an arson attack in Moreton.

Gloucestershire Constabulary has condemned the behaviour of four people who had started a fire in Queen Victoria Gardens.

Police officers were called to the park shortly before midnight on Saturday, February 18.

PC Nick Westmacott said: “Police managed to put out a camp fire made by three young males and a female seen leaving the scene by a witness before police attended.

“No damage has occurred.

“This type of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.”

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue were also called to the scene.

A crew from Moreton Station attended but were not needed.

A GFRS spokesperson said: “We were called at 12.40am on Sunday February 19 to a rubbish fire at Queen Victoria Gardens in Moreton-in-Marsh.

“One engine from Moreton-in-Marsh was sent to the scene but the fire had been extinguished by the time they arrived.

“The stop message was received at 1.02am.”