A car was deliberately set alight near Crewkerne in the early hours of this morning.

On fire engine from Crewkerne was sent to a property on North Perrott Road in Misterton just after midnight.

Police were also on the scene.

A fire service spokesman said: "On arrival, crews confirmed there was one private vehicle well alight on a driveway.

"The cause of the fire was believed to be deliberate."