A CAR was destroyed after it was set of fire in a suspected arson attack in the early hours of this morning.

The silver Volkswagen Golf was parked in Randolph Street, behind Pikes Lane Primary School, when it burst into flames.

Firefighters from Bolton were called to the secluded road at around 4am and were on the scene for half an hour putting out the blaze.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately and the police have been informed.