A HOUSE in Ramsey caught fire after flames spread from a bin torched by arsonists (Tuesday).

A fire was started in a wheelie bin outside a home in Station Road at around 2pm which spread to the house.

Firefighters from Ramsey and Huntingdon extinguished the blaze, that also affected an electricity box outside the property. A fire affecting two wheelie bins was also put out.

The cause of fire is said to be deliberate.

INFORMATION: Anyone with information should call Cambridgeshire police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.