AN ARSON investigation has been launched after a fence was set on fire.

The incident took place in Grays at around 1.45am on October 8 after three men were seen throwing a bottle full of accelerant at a fence belonging to a business in Manor Road.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We would like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour or knows of anyone who suffered either burns or injuries to their hands.

"We would like to hear form anyone with dash cam footage."

Call Grays CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/160315/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.