AN ARSON attack in Stockton Heath has led to police involvement due to beliefs the fire was started deliberately. 

On Friday Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were informed of a van on fire in a driveway described as "well-developed".

Upon arrival at the incident taking place at Montclare Crescent in Stockton Heath, a fire crew from Warrington battled the blaze, extinguishing the commercial van. 

Police were then informed due to the belief that the fire was started deliberately, with investigations ongoing a spokesman said.

Anyone with any information on the attack is asked to call 101 to inform the Police.