A JCB digger has been destroyed in an early morning blaze.

Firefighters raced to Dumbleton's Copse near to Kanes Hill at around 5.30am today.

A JCB was left "50 per cent damaged by fire" with a crew from Hightown Fire Station attending the incident.

Police were at the scene with the stop message coming in shortly after 6am.

Daily Echo:

A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said: "One crew from Hightown was mobilised at 5.29am this morning to Copse View.

"There was a JCB digger on fire in woodlands.

"The vehicle was 50% [damaged] by fire and extinguished using a hose reel.

"Police were also in attendance and the stop message came in at 6.08am."

The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment.