A woman in her 50s been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire in Letchworth yesterday evening.

Between 4.50pm and 5.10pm yesterday an unknown substance was used to set fire to a fence at a home in Ashdown.

The fire cause damage to the rear door and windows of the house.

The woman, who is from Letchworth, remains in police custody at this time.