CULTURE Warrington is warning people to be on their guard after a spate of scam emails were received from an address claiming to be associated with the organisation.

Police are now investigating the emails, which were sent from item@Warringtonfestivals.org.

The emails claim to be associated with The Contemporary Arts Festival, which is run by Culture Warrington.

Cultural director Gemma Johnson said: "We are deeply concerned that someone has tried to use the Contemporary Arts Festival to defraud people.

"Customers should be aware that Culture Warrington would never ask them to provide financial or other personal information, by email."

Bookings can be made by calling 442345 or visit culturewarrington.org.