POLICE have launched an investigation after a car was set on fire in Willowfield, Harlow, shortly after midnight on Thursday 9 September.

Officers attended the scene alongside firefighters from Essex County Fire & Rescue Service and found an Audi had been badly damaged. It is thought the fire was started deliberately.

They are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. They would also like to hear from anyone who was driving in the area at the time and who may have dashcam footage.

Anyone with information should call 101, citing incident 18 of 9 September.

You can also submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org.