POLICE are appealing for information following a fire in Basildon.

Officers were called by the fire service shortly after 6am today (Wednesday, 25 October) who reported a fire in Elizabeth Way.

It's believed the fire itself had been started shortly before 5.15am.

A police statement says: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote incident 142 of 25 October.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively you can call us on 101.

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