A CAR was severely damaged in a fire in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).

Firefighters were called to the incident in Bramley Road, Taunton, shortly after midnight

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "The fire is believed to have been started maliciously and was well alight on attendance.

"The car was extinguished using two breathing apparatus sets and a hose but it was severely damaged by fire.

"A thermal imaging camera was also used to check the car.

"The incident was left in the hands of the police."