Update: Monday: Statement from Essex Police

“We are investigating a vehicle fire, which was reported to have taken place at around 2.15am on Saturday 26 July, in Fieldfare, Harlow.

“The fire caused substantial damage to a parked car.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and identify any suspects.

“Anyone with information should contact us as soon as possible. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

“It can be found at the bottom right of our homepage at www.essex.police.uk.

“Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.
“Alternatively, you can call us on 101.
“Please cite incident 128 of 26 July.”

ESSEX Police sealed off a street in Gilden Park on Saturday morning.

The street in question was Fieldfare Way close to the junction with Wagtail Crescent.

Police were there since early Saturday morning (July 26th).

It appears that a fire investigation officer was present.

From our film, there appears to be smoke damage to a house and car.

Police had departed by early afternoon.

All that remains is a badly burnt car and fire damage to the first of the house.

YH has contacted the relevant press offices for more information.

An Essex Fire Service spokesperson said: “Three crews from Harlow, Epping and Loughton attended at 2.09am today following reports of a vehicle fire”. 

More follows.