Firefighters were called to a car fire last night.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze in Ashurst Road, Moulsecoomb, at about 9pm.

A black Renault Clio was in flames.

It is not yet known if the fire was started deliberately. 

The Argus:

An East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "We attended a car fire at 8.59pm in Moulsecoomb.

"Firefighters used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel to put out the flames.

"The matter is now handed over to police."