A woman has been bailed by a court on an arson charge after an incident in Brighton at the weekend.
Sussex Police said: “Police were called to an address in Marine Parade, Brighton, at around 10.50pm on Saturday 15 August to a report someone was trying to set fire to a house.
“The flames were out on arrival but burn marks could be seen on the front door.
“A 29-year-old woman from Brighton was arrested near the scene on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remanded in police custody.”
Sarah Cornford, of Upper Chalvington Place, Whitehawk, was charged with arson with intent to endanger life and appeared before Brighton magistrates on Monday (17 August).
Cornford was released on bail to appear before Lewes Crown Court on Thursday 17 September.
Detective Constable Edward Downes said: “Despite the fact we have charged someone, we would still very much like to hear from any witnesses who saw this incident.
“CCTV footage from the area shows a member of the public appearing to talk to the suspect.
“We would very much like to speak with them and anyone else who could help us with our inquiries.”
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.
