FIRE crews were called to a suspicious fire involving a moped on New Year's Day.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called by four people reporting a fire in the children's play area at Pine Road in Winton around 10.50pm.

One fire engine from Springbourne was sent to the scene and discovered a moped on fire in the park. It was severely damaged by fire. Police were called as the moped was believed to have been stolen, a fire service spokesperson said.