Fire crews are tackling a field blaze in a mid Suffolk village. 

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the blaze just before 1pm on Friday near Stowmarket.

Upon arrival, crews found stubble ablaze in Combs Lane, Great Finborough. 

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A spokeswoman for the fire service said six fire engines are currently on the scene. 

Crews are using hose reel jets, beaters and water backpacks to extinguish the flames. 

This is an ongoing incident with more to follow.