FIREFIGHTERS battled for hours last night, Tuesday, to take control of a blaze at a derelict Indian restaurant in Longbarn. 

Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as arson and the building is set to be torn down today.

Our photographer Dave Gillespie headed to the scene this morning to capture what is now left of the Bayleaf in Longbarn.

The demolition of the building will be carried out by Excavation and Contracting UK Ltd. 

Click the gallery above to see his pictures of the aftermath and Cheshire Fire's photos of the blaze.

And hit play below to see incredible drone footage of the fire from reader Stuart Hamlett.