A VEHICLE was left severely damaged following a suspected arson attack near Taunton this afternoon (Wednesday, May 13).

Firefighters from Taunton were sent to the scene in Norton Fitzwarren at 2.35pm today following reports of a vehicle on fire.

On arrival the crews found the vehicle and a trailer well alight in a field off of Wiveliscombe Road.

They swiftly managed to put out the blaze using a hose reel jet.

A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "The vehicle was severely damaged by fire and the cause was believed to have been deliberate. The police also attended."