A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson today.Police attended after a fire broke out at an address in Hatfield Road, Ipswich at about 8.

A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson today.

Police attended after a fire broke out at an address in Hatfield Road, Ipswich at about 8.20am.

Flames were spotted in a first floor bedroom, and two firefighting crews from Prince's Street attended. The blaze was extinguished by 8.39am.

Scenes of crime officers later examined the room.

The property is believed to be a privately-run home. A woman there today refused to comment.