Man arrested following Lindfield car and trailer fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue were alerted by local residents at around 3.50am.
The fires were quickly brought under control and there were no injuries.
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Hide AdDetective Sergeant Peter Yarrow from West Sussex CID said: “This appears to be a deliberate act of criminal damage and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area or knows who is responsible for the fires.
“Local enquiries will be continuing throughout the day and we are liaising with our partners in the fire investigation team.
“I would appeal to anyone who has information and has yet spoken to officers to call 101 quoting serial 105 of 01/07 or alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
A 21-year-old man from Haywards Heath has been arrested on suspicion of arson and was in custody this afternoon.