Dogs die as a car is set on fire

Two dogs were burned alive when arsonists set fire to a car in Bristol.

The animals had been left in the vehicle parked at a car boot sale on the airfield near Whitchurch sports centre.

The owner of the dogs was treated for shock at the scene when she returned to find her Vauxhall car alight.

Police said a dog and a puppy perished in the incident which happened on Saturday and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.