A CAR was deliberately set on fire in Cressing.

Firefighters from Braintree were sent to Evelyn Wood Road at 2.09am this morning.

Two seats inside the Vauxhall Astra were on fire and a hose reel jet was used to put the flames out.

Police were contacted shortly before 2.15am to find the car had been completely burnt out.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "An examination of the scene also suggested an attempt had been made to set fire to the front door of the address.


"The fire is being treated as deliberate and enquiries are ongoing."


Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call Braintree CID on 101.