Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service had attended the blaze in Kensington Avenue, West Watford, at around 1.54am (February 20), and police have now confirmed that it is thought to be deliberate.

An appeal for information and CCTV footage from the public was shared this afternoon.

Detective Sergeant Andy Metselaar said: “I am appealing for witnesses, any information or CCTV footage of an incident which occurred during the early hours of today.

“Following initial enquiries, the circumstances of the fire are unclear although we do believe it is a targeted attack and are treating it as arson.

“We are asking the public for their assistance as we work to identify a suspect.

“Please report any information to me by emailing andy.metselaar@herts.police.uk.”

Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report, or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 41/14536/25.

Anonymous information can be reported to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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