Vehicles set on fire in car park

The cars are thought to have been set alight deliberately

Nineteen cars have been seriously damaged in a fire at a car park near Gatwick airport which is believed to have been started deliberately.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Gatwick Road open air car park at 0230 BST by a passer-by.

The blaze, which initially affected two cars, rapidly spread to another 17. Four appliances, along with foam-spreading units attended the fire.

Firefighters left at 0530 BST but were returning later to inspect the scene.

It is thought the burnt-out cars mostly belong to travellers who have flown from Gatwick.