A car which was burnt out in Old Coulsdon was done so deliberately, according to firefighters.

The crew from Purley fire station were called out on Saturday night to reports of a burning car in Waddington Avenue.

It is believed the fire in the Fiesta started in the passenger compartment in the dashboard.

A spokesman for the brigade said it was what is known by the fire service as a 'deliberate ignition by persons'.

The car was left completely burnt out as a result and police are now investigating the incident.