POLICE have confirmed they are carrying out an investigation into a fire at an Andover convenience store.

The Saxon Fields Convenience Store, on Kiel Drive, was left badly damaged last night following a fire.

The incident was reported to the emergency services shortly before midnight.

Reports on social media say that glass has also been smashed and police tape is currently around the building, with one person describing it as 'a mess'.

Police have confirmed that they are investigating the cause of the fire but were unable to say if the incident is being treated as malicious at this time.

Anyone with information should call Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting the reference: 44160147324