AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into a suspected arson attack.

Firefighters attended the vehicle fire on the junction near Pheasantford Street and Briercliffe Street, in Burnley, at about 3.30am on Saturday, February 17.

When crews from Burnley arrived, the vehicle was found on the roadway.

They used breathing apparatus and one hose reel to put out the fire.

A fire service spokesman said: "The cause of the blaze is thought to be deliberate and a police investigation is now underway."

Anyone with information is asked to ring 101 with ref LN201802170234