WHEELIE bins have been torched in an arson attack in Widnes.

Firefighters tackled the blaze outside homes in Milton Avenue shortly before 9pm last night.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Two wheelie bins were involved in fire, believed to have been started deliberately.”

Anyone with information can call Cheshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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