An investigation has been launched following a fire at a block of flats in Sutton.

London Fire Brigade were called to Hulverston Close in Sutton at 1.18 am on Sunday morning.

One man was rescued wearing a breathing apparatus and was treated for smoke inhalation by London Ambulance Service crews.

A flat on the ground floor was left damaged.

Sutton fire station sent two fire engines and 10 firefighters to the incident which was under control by 2.05am.