Cheshire Police officers blocked off a Crewe road after arsonists targeted a "disused building" again - with firefighters at the scene for "around one hour."

The incident on Electricity Street, happened at 3:57pm on Sunday 18 June - with two fire engines from Crewe quickly arriving at the scene.

Crews tackled the flames, with Cheshire Police officers arriving shortly after - blocking off Electricity Street from Edleston Road.

An ambulance also arrived at the scene on Electricity Street, but there were no reports of any injuries (Ryan Parker).

Firefighters put out the deliberate blaze using a hose reel jet.

An ambulance also arrived at the scene, but there were no reports of any injuries.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters put out a fire at a disused building in Crewe using a hose reel jet.

"They dampened down the area and were in attendance for around one hour."

On Tuesday 20 June, Cheshire Police confirmed the incident to Nub News.

A spokesperson added: "At 4.10pm on Sunday 18 June police were called to reports of a fire in a disused building on Electricity Street.

The Electricity Street disused building continues to be regularly set alight (Ryan Parker).

"There were no reports of any injuries."

The Electricity Street disused building continues to be regularly set alight.

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