ESSEX Police is investigating a suspected arson attack on a house in The Dashes.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called shortly after 6.15am on Tuesday 12 November by colleagues at Essex Fire and Rescue Service with reports of a fire at an address on The Dashes in Harlow.

The fire is currently being treated as suspicious and enquires are ongoing.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Harlow police station on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, quoting crime reference 42/180009/19.