FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a fire in a Northwich rugby club building in Winnington this afternoon, Wednesday, which is believed to have been a deliberate attack. 

At 3.50pm, fire crews from Tarporley and Chester attended near Moss Farm Leisure Complex in Moss Lane.

They found a blaze in what they originally thought was a 'disused building'. 

A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed: "Firefighters in breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.

"Police were asked to attend as it is believed the fire in the building - measuring approximately 20 metres by five metres - was started deliberately.

"A fire investigation officer will also attend."