POLICE are appealing for information following an arson attack at a block of flats in Northwich.

The alarm was raised at 11.10pm last night at the property in Victoria Road.

One fire engine attended from Northwich and firefighters used a hose reel to extinguish a fire at the back of a block of flats.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately and anyone with any information is urged to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or Cheshire Police on 101.