A MOTORBIKE was torched in an arson attack in Widnes.

Firefighters discovered the vehicle well alight on a grass verge in Cherry Sutton at 12.30am this morning.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The crew used a hose reel jet to put out the blaze and alerted police to the incident which is believed to be suspicious.”

Anyone with information can call Cheshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.