PART of a Southampton home is sealed off while police investigate a suspected arson attack.

Officers are at the scene of the fire and have cordoned off fencing around the property, in Sullivan Road, Sholing.

Firefighters were called to the home last night after a blaze broke out in a shed at the back of the property around 2am this morning (October 26).

Crews from Hightown and St Mary's were called to the scene.

Firefighters used a hose reel to extinguish the blaze.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue said the force were working with Hampshire Police as part of an arson investigation.

Hampshire Constabulary have been contacted for a comment.