FIREFIGHTERS were called to a suspected deliberate fire close to a bowling green in Ellesmere Port.

One fire crew attended the blaze at about 8.50pm last night (Monday, April 19) in Park Drive.

A spokesman for the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "One hose reel jet was used to extinguish the flames.

"It is believed that this fire had been started deliberately.

"Anyone with information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 968010."