A CAR blaze in Crewe is believed to have been started deliberately, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed.

Emergency services were called to the incident in Lockitt Street today just after 1.30pm.

An appeal has now been launched to find out what happened.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters used two hose reel jets to put out a car fire in Crewe.

“The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

"Anyone with any information is urged to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”