A CAR inside a detached garage was deliberately set on fire after an intruder broke in through the roof.

Firefighters were called to the blaze at 5am today in Manchester Road, Bolton.

They spent 90 minutes at the scene. The Renault car was damaged with minor damage to the garage roof.

The burglar is believed to have stolen items before setting fire to wood inside the garage.

The fire was spotted by a passing lorry driver who rang the fire brigade when he saw the flames.