POLICE are investigating an arson attack in Orford this morning.

Firefighters were called to a car which was on fire in North Avenue and had spread to the front door of a house at 1am.

A joint investigation is now under way between Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A police spokesman said: "Warrington CID are currently investigating an incident of arson at an address on North Avenue in Warrington which occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday.

"Suspects attempted to set fire to a house and a car parked outside.

"We are appealing for anyone who has information about the incident, and any witnesses who were in the area of North Avenue between midnight and 2am, particularly those with dash cam footage, to contact the police on 101 quoting Incident 72 of December 16.

"Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."