Police are investigating a car fire on Pengersick Lane, Praa Sands, in the early hours of this morning.

Firefighters from Helston were called out just before 1am after a member of the public reported they had seen a fire in a field.

A fire and rescue service spokesman said that the fire crew found a car well alight and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hosereel to extinguish the flames.

Arson is suspected and the police have been informed.