Horror as 80-year-old woman set on fire outside flat

Brenda Raymond, an 80-year-old woman, was set alight in the communal area of her Watford flats as she was returning home on Monday. She remains in a critical condition in hospital, and detectives have named her publicly to help identify those responsible.

Police believe a liquid was poured on Raymond before she was set on fire, and say accelerant was also poured through the letterbox of a neighbouring flat. The attack was reported shortly after 12.45pm at Caractacus Cottage View; investigators are seeking witnesses, including anyone who saw suspicious behaviour, a masked person, someone heading towards nearby woodland or a purchase of flammable liquid.