Appeal after flammable material is posted through letterbox

Police are investigating an incident after a flammable material was reportedly pushed through the letterbox of an elderly woman’s house, setting the property alight.

Reports say the incident happened in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 25 November) in Adnitt Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

They say that the elderly woman was not injured and only minor fire damage was caused to the property.