ARSONISTS set fire to a maisonette in Sutton Road, Southend.
It is thought they put something alight through the letterbox, but the fire did not take hold, it just damaged to papers and carpet.
Anyone who has information about the incident, between Saturday and Sunday can call PC Victoria Leese at Southend CID on 101.
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