HAMPSHIRE police are appealing for more information about a flat fire.

Ten people were rescued from seven flats above shops in St Mary's Street, Southampton after fire broke out early on Thursday morning.

As reported by the Daily Echo an unknown number of people were treated for smoke inhalation however no one required hospital treatment.

Police say they are working with the Arson Task Force to establish how the fire started.

It is believed the fire began in a stairwell.

If you have any information contact 101 and quote 44170107941.