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15:23 22/07/2022
Officers investigating a fire at a property in Ellesmere Port are appealing for information from members of the public.
The fire took place on Mill Lane, Great Sutton, and is believed to have started at around 7.40pm on Thursday 21 July.
Police have been conducting a number of enquiries including speaking to witnesses and obtaining CCTV footage but are now urging members of the public to come forward.
Police Constable David Howells said: “We suspect that this fire was started deliberately and so this incident is currently being treated as arson.
“An investigation is underway to establish how the fire was started and who is responsible.
“At this stage we believe the fire may have started at around 7.40pm and we are appealing for anyone who may have seen people acting suspiciously nearby to come forward and report it.
“I would also encourage anyone who has information, CCTV or dashcam footage and not yet made contact with us to please get in touch.”
If you have any information, please contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1323174.
Alternatively, report information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.