POLICE are appealing for information following a suspected arson after a van in Clock Face was set alight.

At around 1.45am on Saturday, February 22, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service called officers to Pendlebury Street, Clock Face following reports a Renault Traffic van was on fire.

The fire was extinguished and no one was injured during the incident.

At this stage, the fire is being treated as arson and forensic, witness and CCTV enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area, or has any information, CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 20000115903 or @CrimestoppersUK, anonymously on 0800 555111.