A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted arson with intent to endanger life following a bedroom blaze.

The 30-year-old was detained by police after a fire broke out from a mattress in a flat in Ferrol Road, Gosport, this morning.

Firefighters were called to the first floor flat at 5.25am to reports of a fire in the bedroom.

Crews used breathing apparatus to enter the smoke filled property and a hose real to extinguish the blaze.

Firefighters say that a 30-year-old woman was found outside the property.

Police say the woman is currently in police custody.