Police want to speak to a man in connection with a fire in Brentwood which was deliberately started.

It was reported a firework was set off in a vehicle parked in Rayleigh Road, which resulted in a fire, causing damage to two vehicles and a nearby property.

This incident took place on Saturday 14 October at around 11.20pm.

Police want to identify a person, pictured, wearing a distinctive camouflage jacket with a face covering.

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

Echo: Appeal - Police are appealing for information on this man

Please quote reference number 42/188333/23.

You can let police know by submitting a report on the Essex Police website or by using their 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 police website reporting services.

Alternatively police can be called 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.