POLICE are investigating the cause of a car fire in Ellesmere Port.

Firefighters were called to deal with the incident last night.

The crew from the town's station responded to reports of a vehicle fire in Rhuddlan Court just after 11pm (Wednesday, April 18).

Crew members wearing breathing apparatus used a hose to put out the fire.

Ellesmere Port police are investigating the cause of the fire.

Contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting IML40046.