OFFICERS are appealing for help from the public after arsonists struck in Wrexham.

A spokesman for the Wrexham Rural division took to social media for help after two reports of arson in Penycae.

They say the first call was received shortly after midnight on January 11 in Cae Gabriel in which a blue Peugeot was damaged.

The next incident occurred at 4.48am today, January 15, when the same vehicle was set alight.

If you have information that can help police with their enquiries that call the non-emergency line on 101 and quote the following reference codes (Z004702 & Z006583).