POLICE are appealing for information after arsonists are thought to be behind a blaze that damaged a playground in the town.

Firefighters were called to Victoria Park, Knutsford Road on Tuesday at 1pm to a fire under a climbing frame in the play area.

Rubber matting was damaged by the flames before crews extinguished the blaze.

Sean Henshaw, service delivery manager for Warrington, said: “This is a senseless act of arson which has spoilt the play area for local children.

“We work very closely with police in Warrington and other partner agencies to tackle deliberate fires and this will continue, but we also need residents to be aware and help us where they can and report these individuals.

"The crime of arson is extremely dangerous.

"Fire spreads quickly so what may seem like a small fire can easily become out of control."

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