A car was set on fire in a suspected arson attack in Crewe, with Cheshire Police appealing for information from the public.

On Saturday 22 June, emergency services received reports of an incident on Selworthy Drive.

At 12:58am, one fire engine from Crewe arrived at the scene, discovering a car in flames.

Crewe firefighters informed Cheshire Police of the suspected arson incident (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

Crews wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel water jet to extinguish the vehicle.

After believing the car had been set alight deliberately, police were informed.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson told Nub News: "At 1am on Saturday 22 June, police received reports of a car fire on Selworthy Drive.

"The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but it is believed it may have been caused deliberately.

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Enquiries into the Crewe car fire incident are ongoing (Cheshire Police).

"Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information should call 101."

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