Update - Investigation into school bus fire

Just before midnight Sunday 8 December police and MFS were called to Matheson Road after reports that a school bus that had been parked in the street was on fire.

MFS extinguished the blaze but extensive damage was caused to the bus. Police Crime Scene Investigators were called in to examine the bus and believe the fire was deliberately lit.

While investigations are continuing, the nature of the arson indicates it may have been an opportunistic attack, rather than premeditated.

A neighbour reported the voices of youths were heard in the vicinity at the time of the incident with investigations on-going to confirm this.

Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or phone 1800 333 000 you can remain anonymous.