Fire at a business premise in Lowestoft may have been started deliberately, police revealed today.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to Alpha Roofing in Whapload Road about 10.30pm on Sunday. The blaze engulfed the first floor of the building and the road was closed by police.

Officers now believe someone broke into the premises and started the fire, which is being treated as suspicious.

Anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious in the area is asked to call police on 01986 835300.