Firefighters tackled a car blaze in the early hours of this morning.

The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived at Hobbs Recovery Service in Chaucer Business Park, Polegate, at 1.40am on Sunday, October 6.

Police were also at the scene and had been investigating a report that a business had been broken into in the same industrial estate.

Police were also at the scenePolice were also at the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Officers searched the area at 1.20am but did not find anyone in the premises or in the nearby area.

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A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: "We are undertaking enquiries to establish the circumstances, and ask anyone who witnessed anything suspicious to contact police.

"You can make a report online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 61 of 06/10."

Fire crews tackled the blazeFire crews tackled the blaze (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

A spokesman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: "The crew used a hose reel jet, along with breathing apparatus and forcible entry tools, to safely bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to nearby property.

"Hydraulic lifting equipment was also deployed to assist in the firefighting effort.

"The fire was successfully extinguished, no casualties were reported, and is under investigation."