A BIN was torched by vandals in a Widnes park.

Firefighters using a water backpack put out the small fire in a bin on Dundalk Road shortly before 9pm on Sunday.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or Cheshire Police on 101.

A skip caught fire on Percival Lane in Runcorn shortly after 2pm on Saturday.

Firefighters used a hose reel jet to tackle the blaze.