A home in Binstead has been badly damaged by fire overnight, with police now treating the incident as suspicious.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene in Sherbourne Avenue at just before midnight last night (Sunday), after reports of flames engulfing the property's front door and reaching as high as the first floor.
A cordon remains at the scene as investigations continue today. It's not thought anyone was hurt during the incident.
Update: Police have now confirmed that a 37 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of committing arson with intent to danger life following the incident last night.
Anyone with information about this incident should report it to police on 101, quoting 44240321574.