Wheelie bin targeted by arsonists at Latchford

By Gary Skentelbery on 29th May 2019 7:24 am Crime, News

A Wheelie bin was deliberately set on fire in Birch Grove, Latchford, Warrington, yesterday evening.

Shortly after 7pm firefighters were called to reports of a fire in the open in Birch Grove, Latchford.

On arrival the crew found a wheelie bin well alight.

Firefighters extinguished the fire with a hose reel jet and were in attendance for less than 10 minutes.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

Anyone with information about the fire should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 412820, give the details via https://cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

For advice on preventing your wheelie bins from being targeted by arsonists visit https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/public-safety/home-safety/wheelie-bin-fire-safety.

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.