A Smart car has been completely gutted by a fire in a late-night blaze.
Police are now investigating the circumstances of the fire after the two-seater car was found blazing on Rutherford Street in Howdon, North Tyneside.
Firefighters from Wallsend station were alerted to the fire just before 11.30pm on Thursday.
One fire engine was sent to the scene and a crew put out the blaze, but the car was already wrecked by the flames.
The interior of the car has been exposed after the fire ripped over the vehicle.
Police officers were also called to the area and they have now appealed for any witnesses who saw what happened to contact them.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Shortly before midnight on Thursday we received a report a vehicle was on fire in Rutherford Street, Wallsend.
"Officers attended and inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting log 1274 120919."
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said they were called at 11.26pm and sent one crew from Wallsend station.
They left the scene after around an hour.
