A CAR was badly damaged in a 'deliberate' fire near Bridgwater last night (January 4).

Fire crews from Bridgwater were called to Huntworth at just after 10.20pm to reports of the blaze.

"Crews confirmed the car to be well alight and used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire," said a Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson.

"Police were informed of this incident as the cause is believed to have been deliberate."