A Norbury resident who went out for the night arrived back to find his flat on fire after arsonists pushed burning material through the letterbox.

The fire caused almost £6,000 of damage to the floors and walls of the Norbury Hill flat.

A neighbour saw flames coming from under the door and alerted the fire brigade at 5.30am on Saturday (February 16) and officers managed to bring fire under control before any serious damage was caused.

Call Croydon Police on 020 8768 1212.