An 80-year-old woman was deliberately set on fire outside her own home, police have said, describing the incident as a hate crime. “An accelerant may have been used before she was deliberately set on fire,” Hertfordshire Police said in a statement.
The woman was found outdoors by a member of the public and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police have described the attack as a hate crime and are treating it as a deliberate act. The incident has shocked the local community, and officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Why it matters
The attack on an elderly woman is a devastating crime in itself, and the suggestion that it may have been motivated by hatred makes it even more shocking. It is a reminder of the vulnerability of older people and the importance of communities looking out for one another. The police appeal for information is aimed at finding those responsible before the suspect can cause further harm.
What happens next
Police are pursuing the investigation with urgency, and officers are speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV around the area. The public has been asked to come forward with any information, and officers are working around the clock to identify the suspect. The woman remains in hospital, and the investigation continues.
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