Police investigate Harlow arson

It happened in the early hours of this morning

Author: Jon BurkePublished 20th Apr 2026

Police are appealing for any witnesses, doorbell or dashcam footage relating to an arson investigation.

A fire at the front door of a property in Berecroft, Harlow, was reported at about 1.10am on Monday 20 April.

No injuries were reported from the scene and the fire was contained.

Officers are exploring several lines of enquiry and will be in the Berecroft area today.

Anyone with information should contact them, quoting incident 61 of 20 April.

You can let us know by submitting a report on their website or by using the online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

Visit the Essex Police website to find out more about online reporting services.

Alternatively you can call 101.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting its website, or by calling 0800 555 111.

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