A CAR was deliberately set on fire in Westy in the early hours of this morning.

Fire crews were called to Marsden Avenue shortly before 4.30am this morning and arrived to find a saloon car 'well alight'.

They managed to extinguish the blaze with a hose reel.

Police also attended the scene as it is believed the fire was started deliberately.

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.