FIREFIGHTERS were called after a sofa was set on fire in Ellesmere Port.

At just before 1.30am on Tuesday, February 19, emergency services were called to Milton Road, Wolverham, after reports of a fire.

Crews from Ellesmere Port attended the blaze, which had been started after a sofa had been set on fire in the middle of some grass.

Police are urging anyone with information about the fire to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.