THREE vehicles were torched in an early morning arson attack in Widnes.

Firefighters discovered two cars and a van ablaze on Foxcote, off Arley Drive in Hough Green at 2am yesterday.

Crews used two hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to tackle the fire and were at the scene for more than an hour.

It is believed the fires had been started deliberately.

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident should call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 60 of 26 February 2018, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.