CCTV captured on Tuesday morning of an arson attack on the Adhya Shakti Mataji Temple in Hillingdon.

The video show an individual enter the temple, pour petrol or some some other inflammable liquid onto the ground and then set fire to it causing a large fireball. The individual then sprints away from the scene.

Now that this footage has come to light police have confirmed to us they are treating this as arson. Police patrols in the area have been stepped up after traces of inflammable liquids were discovered at the scene. Police said they are keeping an open mind as to whether the incident was race related.

The fire caused significant damage to a temporary building positioned close to the temple.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious to come forward. Detective Chief Inspector Richard Turner said: “We would appeal for anyone who was in the Cowley High Street area and may have seen anyone acting suspiciously to call us.

We're handling this footage exclusively on behalf of the Mataji Temple who are hoping to recoup some of the cost of the damage.