A CAR was torched in Runcorn in the early hours of this morning.

Firefighters discovered the vehicle well alight in Castle Rise at 1.20am.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “Police attended this incident as it was suspected to have been started deliberately.”

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