POLICE have released CCTV footage of three men they want to speak to regarding a farm fire.

The incident, which is being treated as a suspected malicious investigation, took place at Home Farm on Chapel Lane in Rainhill at 4.40pm on Sunday, August 20.

Nobody was injured but extensive damage was caused to agricultural machinery, straw and hay within the barn.

Officers have issued CCTV footage of three men who were seen to enter the enclosed yard of the farm just prior to the fire starting.

They believe the men could have information which could assist the investigation.

Detective Inspector Jason Pye said: "The fire caused a significant amount of damage to machinery in the barn.

“Thankfully nobody was injured but this was obviously an upsetting incident for the farm owner.

"We are currently looking to trace three males who were seen in the area.

“CCTV shows them walking around the main farm area shortly before the fire is believed to have started in the barn."

Anyone with any information about the identity of the three males or has any information which could assist the investigation is asked to call Merseyside Police on 0151 7776812 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.