A police van was set alight in a targeted attack by two suspects who fled in an Audi.

The blaze spread to two cars just before midnight on Tuesday in Edinburgh.

Fire crew attended the incident on Seafield Road East and the blaze was quickly extinguished. The fire is being treated as suspicious.

Officers want to trace a sliver Audi, in which they believe two suspects were in, which was seen in the area at the time.

Detective constable Jackie Grant, of Gayfield CID, said: "Fortunately no one was harmed as a result of this fire but it has caused significant damage to three vehicles.

"It has also taken a police vehicle out of circulation, which will leave officers short of a resource.

"We are eager to trace those responsible as soon as possible. We would ask that anyone who was in the area at the time, and either saw the silver Audi or anything else suspicious, come forward and get in touch with us immediately."

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.