Officers investigating two suspected arsons in South Shropshire are appealing for witnesses after two public toilets were damaged following fires.

The first incident was reported to police on October 31 at around 5pm, and happened in the Severn Street public toilet block in Lowtown, Bridgnorth.

The fire caused extensive damage to the baby changing facility in the block, which is now having to be replaced.

The second incident happened on November 3 at around 4.35pm in the men’s public toilet on New Road in Much Wenlock.

The fire caused extensive damage to the toilet block, resulting it having to be closed for the foreseeable future for repairs.

No one has been arrested in connection with the fires, which may be linked, and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who was in area at the time of either of the fires, and may have witnessed any unusual behaviour, is asked to contact the Bridgnorth Safer Neighbourhood Team by emailing Bridgnorth.snt@westmercia.police.uk.

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.