A TEENAGE boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a ground floor flat was set alight in the early hours of this morning, Thursday.

Firefighters were called to Perrins Road in Burtonwood at 12.30am.

Four firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, entered the building and used hose jets to extinguish the fire.

The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate and police officers arrested a 15-year-old boy.

Crews remained remained at the scene for two hours and 45 minutes.

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML492404.