A CAR fire on a driveway in Widnes this morning, Thursday, has now been confirmed as arson.

Shortly after 4.30am emergency services were notified of a car being on fire on a driveway in Plumley Gardens.

The fire destroyed the car and caused minor damage to a nearby house window before being extinguished by firefighters.

An investigation has established that the fire was started deliberately.

Detective Sergeant Henderson Pierre of Widnes Local Policing Unit said: “Thankfully no-one was injured as a result of this incident and the fire was put out by firefighters before it had chance to spread beyond the window of the house and put lives as well as properties at risk.

“The consequences of the arson attack could have been far worse than a destroyed car and minor damage to a house window.

“I would like to reassure members of the community that this is believed to have been an isolated incident and we are determined to establish who started the fire and make them face the consequences of their actions."

Anyone with information or footage that may be relevant to the investigation is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 704371, give the details via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.