A 'DELIBERATE' fire was started in a car in Nelson this afternoon.

Firefighters attended the incident in Garden Street at around 5pm.

A spokesperson for Nelson Fire Station said: "It is being investigated as a deliberate fire.

"The fire has left the car with severe damage to the passenger compartment.

"One crew from Nelson used a hose reel to put out the fire.

"Anyone with information should contact police on 101."