A woman's home caught fire after the attack in Bentley Avenue, Jaywick
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Rubbish set alight in a series of arson attacks in Jaywick spread to a home - prompting police to warn about arsonists who "put people's lives in danger".
A sofa was set on fire in Bentley Avenue, Jaywick at around 10.20pm on April 11.
It spread to a fence and trellis, then a home - setting light to insulation inside the wall while a 46-year-old woman was inside.
Shortly afterwards, a large bin and bags of rubbish were set alight in Alvis Avenue. Rubbish was also set alight in Essex Avenue.