A CAR was torched on a field on Saturday morning.

One fire engine was sent to Spa Road in Atherton at around 6.15am on Saturday before the crew went to the nearby field to extinguish the flames.

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Firefighters used breathing apparatus and one hose reel to put the fire out and were in attendance for around 20 minutes.

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Police were also called to the scene.

If you have any information contact police on 101.