An Audi car was destroyed in a fire during the early hours of this morning – sparking an arson investigation by police.

A crew from Watford Fire Station was called to the blaze in Lincoln Drive, South Oxhey, at 2.45am on Tuesday.

The fire was extinguished within minutes but fire chiefs said the car was “destroyed”.

Hertfordshire Constabulary said its officers was called shortly afterwards and an arson investigation has been launched.

Contact police on the 101 enquiry line with any information.