EMERGENCY services have rushed to a suspected arson attack on a car in Chard.

Devon and Somerset fire and rescue service were called to the fire in Brutton Way at around 3.15am this morning (June 20).

One fire engine was sent to investigate the incident after receiving a call from a member of the public.

On arrival crews found a vehicle well alight in a field, so set to work to extinguish it using compressed air foam.

The car was destroyed by fire. The police were notified of the incident as the fire was believed to have been started deliberately.