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Brenda Raymond, 80, critically injured in suspected Watford arson as police seek witnesses
Brenda Raymond, 80, is in a critical condition after being set alight in a communal area of her Watford block of flats. Hertfordshire Police believe she was doused with flammable liquid as she returned home; detectives are treating the incident as attempted murder and continue to seek information about who was responsible.
Her family described her as fun-loving and much-loved, and appealed for witnesses to come forward. A 33-year-old Watford man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, then released on bail with conditions. Police are seeking information about suspicious activity, possible footage, disturbances and purchases of flammable liquid around the area on Monday.
In short
- Brenda Raymond, 80, is critically ill after being set alight in Watford.
- Police are investigating the attack as attempted murder.
- Her family and detectives are appealing for witnesses and information.
Explained simply
Watford is a town in Hertfordshire, north-west of London. In blocks of flats, shared areas such as entrances and corridors are used by residents and visitors, so activity there may be seen by people who live nearby.
Arson is the deliberate setting of a fire; when a fire is believed to have been started to put someone’s life at risk, police may investigate it as a serious violent crime. Witness accounts and video from homes or businesses can help detectives establish what happened and identify those involved.
An arrest on suspicion of an offence means police have detained someone while investigating; it does not establish guilt. The case matters because it concerns the safety of residents in their homes and the investigation of a potentially life-threatening attack.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Stunned family appeal for witnesses as ‘fun-loving’ woman, 80, fights for life after being ‘set on fire’”.