ARSONISTS set fire to a van in Woolston last night.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Kingsland Grange shortly before 11.30pm yesterday, Wednesday, after receiving reports that a van on a car transporter had been set alight.

Two fire engines attended the scene, where they spent 45 minutes tackling the blaze – which is believed to have been started deliberately.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML564403, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.