A CAR was badly damaged after bursting into flames in the early hours of this morning.

Firefighters were called to Newport Street, Farnworth, just before 1am where a Fiat 500 was on fire in a suspected arson attack.

The car was parked next to a house and firefighters said the blaze was at risk of spreading to the building.

Crews were on the scene for around 45 minutes putting out the flames and making the scene safe.

Police are investigating the cause of the fire.