# Brenda Raymond, 80, critically injured in suspected Watford arson as police seek witnesses

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/stunned-family-appeal-for-witnesses-as-fun-loving-woman-80-fights-for-life-after-being-set-on-fire/
- Published: 2026-11-14T19:04:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T19:17:30+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16292825/family-appeal-witnesses-woman-80-set-fire.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

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