A CAR was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack in Bridgwater earlier today.

Firefighters were called out to Bristol Road in Bridgwater at 1.05am (Wednesday, March 14) and on arrival found the vehicle already well alight.

Crews worked quickly to extinguish the blaze with a hose reel jet.

A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate."