POLICE are appealing for information after a possible stolen vehicle was destroyed in a fire near Haytor.

Firefighters from Bovey Tracey rushed to the scene in Hayor Vale near the Moorlands Hotel at 5.40am this morning.

Upon arrival the crew discovered a car, which was completely destroyed, overturned in the lane.

A search was carried out in the area to ensure no one was injured nearby but nobody was located.

A fire spokesman said the vehicle is believed to be stolen.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 70 of today’s date.