A PERSON was taken to hospital after a suspicious moped blaze spread to the front of a home.

Emergency services were called to Stoven Close in Lowestoft at 2.11am today after a a moped was reported to be on fire.

One person had suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to James Paget Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

A spokesperson for the fire service said that the fire had spread to the front of a nearby house, and the property was checked for further hot spots using a thermal imaging camera.

Police said that the fire, which had been brought under control by 2.36am, was suspicious.