A crew was called to a fire at the junction of Plank Lane and Crow Wood Road in Lowton at 1.30am on Saturday.

They found a wheelie bin had been set on fire and pushed against a building.

It is the latest in a series of similar incidents.

Fire officers say there is a risk that someone will be seriously hurt if the culprit is not stopped.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Firestoppers on 0800 923 9999.