An investigation has been launched after a Fiat 500 was destroyed in a fire.

Firefighters from Hightown were called shortly before 4am to reports of a blaze at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre.

The fire in the car park was successfully extinguished by crews who returned to station at 5.20am.

Officers from Hampshire Constabulary were also called to the scene in Weston Lane – and are now investigating.

A spokesperson from the force said: “We were called shortly before 4am on Sunday (April 14) by our colleagues at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service informing us of a vehicle that was on fire in the Chamberlayne Leisure Centre car park on Weston Lane.

“An investigation into the circumstances of this incident is underway. No injuries were reported.”