POLICE are renewing their appeal for information after an arson attack in Jaywick.

Detectives investigating are sharing CCTV footage one month on from the incident.

Detective Inspector Gary Biddle said: “Today, people in Jaywick will see officers in and around the Humber Avenue area, as we continue our investigation into this awful incident.

“A young girl was seriously injured and she narrowly escaped with her life.

“We ask that witnesses or anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident, contacts us.”

CCTV footage of the incident can be watched here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtNJ63X3PYs

Police were called shortly after 2am on Thursday, September 20, with reports that a caravan on Humber Avenue was on fire.

Officers attended, along with colleagues from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and the East of England Ambulance Service.

A 14-year-old girl, who was asleep in the caravan at the time of the fire, was taken to hospital and treated for serious burns.

She is recovering well from her injuries and her family have given permission to share footage of the moment the caravan caught fire.

A 15-year-old boy from Clacton arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail has since been rebailed to November 26.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clacton CID on 101, quoting reference 42/136596/18.

Information can also be give completely anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.