Police have increased their patrols following a suspected arson attack at a construction site in Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary was notified by the fire service at about 5.55am on Sunday October 13 that a fire had broken out in the Sheerness Way area of Hampton Gardens.

Two sets of semi-detached houses (four properties in total) were damaged during the blaze, which is thought to have happened sometime between 4.30am and 5.30am.

READ MORE: Hampton Gardens building fire in Peterborough

No one was injured, however, an investigation has been launched as it is believed the fire was set deliberately.

Anyone with information should contact police via the online reporting form and quote 35/74696/24. Those without internet access should call 101.