This is the man police are hunting following suspected arson attacks on hotels.

Colin Clarke, 36, is believed to be in Southampton where detectives are investigating two incidents.

The first was at Jurys Hotel in Charlotte Place at about 8.20pm on Thursday and the other at 11am Friday.

Daily Echo:

As reported in the Daily Echo five fire crews rushed to the Premier Inn in New Road after a fire started in a fourth floor bedroom.

Now police are issuing an urgent appeal to trace Mr Clarke, of Birch Road, Coxford.

Daily Echo:

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Colin Clarke or has any information which could assist officers to locate him should call police immediately.

Contact the Western Investigation team at Southampton Central on 101. If a crime is in action or there are concerns for a person’s safety please dial 999.