Police are appealing for witnesses to a possible arson attack in Stansted on Saturday.

The premises of Datamech at Braemare House in Water Lane were discovered alight at 8.50am. Police believe the fire was started deliberately. The brick and timber building suffered considerable damage to its upper floor and roof.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious on Friday night or Saturday morning should contact Stansted village police station on 01279 812211, Graham Faux at Dunmow CID on 01371 872208, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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