ARSON attacks destroyed 100 square metres of dry scrubland at Runcorn Hill yesterday.

It is the latest in a spate of deliberate fires at this beauty spot.

The blaze broke out at 2.14pm on Monday, June 8.

Firefighters used fire beaters to extinguish the flames in Highlands Road.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "There were several seats of fire at this incident." 

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101.