AN APPEAL for information has been launched after a car was deliberately set alight in Ellesmere Port.

Unknown offenders set fire to a white Ford Focus outside an address on Stour Court in the town at some time between 11pm and 11.20pm on Sunday.

The blaze caused extensive damage to the vehicle and also damaged a grey Vauxhall Astra which was parked next to it.

Detective Constable Kevin Hole, of Ellesmere Port CID, said: “This fire caused substantial damage to vehicles and could have spread to nearby houses putting residents at risk.

“Enquiries are ongoing and I appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area or has any other information that may help our investigation to get in touch quoting incident number IML 125197."

Information can be reported online at https://cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries, via telephone on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.