AN investigation is underway after a car was abandoned on an industrial estate near an East Lancashire town and then torched on Monday night.

Firefighters were alerted just after 9.30pm on Monday night to reports that a Seat Leon had been left well alight on land between Alan Ramsbottom Way, Baron's Way and Station Road in Great Harwood.

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The vehicle was destroyed as a result of the blaze.

County fire officials informed Lancashire Police regarding the incident, after it was believed the Seat had been deliberately set on fire.