A FIRE broke out at a diner in Nelson early this morning.

Police said accelerants were poured onto the door of Choc Stop Diner at around 2.30am.

The incident is being treated as a suspected arson after two men were seen running away from the scene.

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The fire left scorch marks on the carpet behind the door.

Crime scene invesitigators attended the premises this morning and police are working jointly with Lancashire Fire and Rescue.

If anyone has any information on the incident contact police on 101 quoting log 70 of January 18.