Investigations are underway into an arson at an estate agents.

Police are appealing for information about the arson at Haart Estate Agents, in Orsett Road, Grays, at around 11.30pm yesterday.

Officers were called by the fire service following a fire at a garage at the back of the shop which was started deliberately.

Essex Police attended but the suspects had already left the scene. Officers seized bottles and items believed to have been used as an accelerant.

The force would like to hear from anyone who has information, CCTV or dash cam footage to contact Grays CID quoting incident 1471 of 17/08 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The business was unable to comment.