ESSEX Police are investigating following a number of fires police believe were started deliberately in Harlow.

It was reported they were started at around 12.30pm on Wednesday 27 July in the woods behind The Hides.

The fire has spread to nearby garden fences and burned down sheds, causing a total of around £3,000 worth of damage.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/197102/22.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

Alternatively you can call us on 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.