A GARDEN shed was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

Firefighters were called to Manchester Road West, in Little Hulton, at 12am this morning.

The blaze burned down the wooden shed, which was at the back of a garden close to an alleyway, and also destroyed a fence panel.

The owner of the shed, which luckily was empty, called 999 after looking out of his window and realising it was on fire.

Firefighters believe the fire was started deliberately and confirmed Greater Manchester Police are investigating.