Fire in Clacton treated as arson

Police are asking for help with their investigation

Author: Dan GoodingPublished 17th Feb 2021

A fire at a block of flats in Clacton is being treated as arson.

Crews were called out to Old Road in the early hours of 9th February.

The block is located between the alleyway to Windmill Park and Valley Road.

It is believed that the fire was started deliberately and we are treating it as arson.

Essex Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, or anyone who may have CCTV, Ring doorbell or dash cam footage, to contact Clacton CID on 101 quoting crime reference number 42/23076/21.

You can also report any information via their digital 101 service on their website.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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