POLICE are investigating an arson attack which almost 'destroyed' properties in Windermere.

Recycling and rubbish bins were set fire to in Windermere in the early hours of Monday (April 2) morning.

The bins were situated adjacent to properties on Lake Road and it is believed that offenders used an accelerant to aid the fire.

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "It is just through good fortune that no nearby properties were destroyed."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.