CLOTHES smelling of petrol could hold the key to finding the murderer of a middle-aged woman who was killed in an arson attack on her home.

A murder inquiry has been launched into the death of Andrea Daly, 40, who died of smoke inhalation during the blaze at her home, in Rochford Road, Southend, at 3.30am last week.

Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 01277 262220 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or Southend Police on 01702 431212.