Man arrested as car catches fire after crash

Police said they were called to the scene at about 01:30 on Thursday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a crash in Leicestershire.

Officers were called to Wood Street in Earl Shilton, near Hinckley, at about 01:30 GMT on Thursday.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service also attended as the car had caught fire.

The 23-year-old driver of the car was the only person in the vehicle at the time, Leicestershire Police said.

He was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing.

Firefighters were called after the car caught fire