A man was seen running away last week after a house’s front door was set alight.

Essex Police are investigating after the incident in Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, at about 11pm on Wednesday (May 18).

Police said “substantial damage” was caused to the property’s front door and porch area.

No-one was injured.

A man in dark clothing and a baseball cap was seen running towards Hainault Road.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DS Benjamin Gibson on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.