Trees and grassland were deliberately set on fire across Marks Tey. 

The fires were lit in Godmans Lane, Jays Lane, Ashbury Drive and Keable Road, between 11.30pm last night and 1.20am this morning.

In one incident, a fire spread to a property damaging a front porch.

Anyone with information should call Colchester police station on 101 or by reporting it online by visiting www.essex.police.uk/do-it-online.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.