Police believe an accelerant was used to fuel a house fire near Croydon town centre.

Officers and firefighters were called to reports of a fire outside a home in Edrigde Road shortly after 3am this morning.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Officers and the London Fire Brigade attended. There were no reported injuries. Minor damage was caused to a front door.

"At this early stage of the investigation it is believed an accelerant was used."

Enquiries continue. No arrests have been made.

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