THIEVES are believed to have dumped and set alight a car spotted ablaze in Keighley early this morning.

A crew from Keighley Fire Station was called out at 1.30am to deal with the burning Vauxhall Corsa, in Damems Road.

"The vehicle was well alight when we arrived at the scene and was destroyed in the fire," said a brigade spokesman.

"The incident is being treated as malicious ignition."

A hose reel was used to tackle the blaze.