Police have released a CCTV image of a man they are looking like to speak to following an arson attack at Macclesfield Football Club.

Emergency services were called to the Leasing.com Stadium earlier this month following reports of a fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately.

Cheshire Police say that a man got into the ground on London Road shortly before 1.15am on Tuesday, March 3, before setting fire to two portable toilets.

Now, the force has shared a photo of man they would like to speak with in connection with this incident.

PC Kate Simmons said: "This man was seen in the area at the time.

"I would urge anyone who recognises him, or has any information on the fire, to contact police."

CCTV image released by police (Credit: Cheshire Police)

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service sent two engines, both from the Macclesfield station, to the scene.

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Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the flames using hose reel water jets.

A statement released by the club at the time read: "Macclesfield FC are aware of a suspected arson attempt at the Leasing.com Stadium in the late hours of yesterday evening/early hours of this morning."

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the man pictured should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML-2281364.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.