POLICE are investigating after a stolen car was set alight near Aberthaw Power Station on Saturday evening (August 11).

Emergency services were called to deal with the burning Mercedes on the main B4265 road at 9.49pm. A fire crew from Llantwit Major attended the scene.

Police confirmed the car had been stolen from Friars Road, Barry Island, the day before (Friday, August 10).

No-one was injured and the car was empty at the time.