FIREFIGHTERS were called to a suspected arson at an empty bookmakers on Saturday night.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following the report at 11pm on Saturday, June 21 that there was a small fire which caused damage to the front door of William Hill on Jubits Lane, Sutton Manor as well as part of the ceiling inside.

A joint investigation was launched with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and it is suspected the fire was started deliberately.

House to house and CCTV enquiries have been carried out, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC.

You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 18200152668 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.