Police are asking witnesses to come forward after two instances of arson which took place at the weekend.

Between 7.30pm and 8pm on Saturday, two rubbish bins were set fire to in the lane behind Petteril Bank Road.

The fires caused "minor" damage.

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen anyone suspicious in the area at the time.

"Anyone with information should call PC 2644 Fulton on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 190 of January 18.