A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a block of flats.

Police closed Rumbridge Street, Totton, while Hampshire Fire and Rescue dealt with the blaze.

Firefighters were called to the scene at 8.34am and put out the fire, which caused damage to one flat.

Hampshire Police told the Daily Echo that a 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage and remains in police custody.