UPDATE: Appeal for information into deliberate building fire in Winsford

As part of enquiries into the fire, two 16-year-old boys have been arrested and since released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Original appeal:

Detectives investigating a disused building that was deliberately set on fire in Winsford are appealing for information.

The fire took place on Dingle Lane and is believed to have started at around 1.30pm on Sunday 7 February.

Police have been conducting a number of enquiries including speaking to witnesses and obtaining CCTV footage.

Detective Sergeant John Lyons, from Northwich CID, said: “The fire at the building that was previously Top Ten Bingo is being treated as arson and an investigation is underway to establish how the fire was started and who is responsible.

“At this stage we believe the fire may have started at around 1.30pm and we are appealing for anyone who may have seen people acting suspiciously nearby to come forward and report it.

“I would also encourage anyone who has information, CCTV or dashcam footage and not yet made contact with us to please get in touch.”

If you have any information please contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 912662 or Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.