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Woman, 80, in critical condition after being set on fire
The woman remains in critical condition as detectives seek witnesses and CCTV footage to determine how the attack happened.
- On Monday, November 9, 2026, Brenda Raymond, 80, was found on fire in a communal area of Caractacus Cottage View, Watford, at 12:47pm, prompting Hertfordshire Police to launch an attempted murder investigation.
- Detectives believe an accelerant was sprayed on Raymond before she was set alight as she returned home Monday. The same liquid was also poured through a nearby flat's letterbox.
- Detective Inspector Adam Bridges of the Major Crime Unit is leading the inquiry and took the unusual step of publicly identifying Raymond to help jog memories regarding the "highly unusual incident."
- Raymond remains in critical condition in hospital. Police urge witnesses who saw anyone acting suspiciously, wearing a mask, or fleeing toward nearby woodland to come forward immediately.
- Anyone with information can report it via Hertfordshire Police's online portal or by calling 101, quoting crime reference ISR 305, as investigators seek details that could help bring those responsible to justice.
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An 80-year-old woman is fighting for her life after allegedly being "set alight" in a horrific attack.Brenda Raymond was found on fire on the first floor of a communal area of a block of flats in Caractacus Cottage View in Watford with life-threatening injuries on Monday, just before 12.50pm.She was sustained life-threatening injuries, Hertfordshire Police said, and was rushed to hospital.Ms Raymond remains in a critical condition.Detectives fro…
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The Independent (US)Police name 80-year-old woman who was set on fire outside Watford flat
The victim of the attack was found on fire outside her own flat on Monday afternoon
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