Reality TV star Lauren Goodger may have been forced to cancel beauty treatments at her new store, after it was targeted by vandals just hours after opening.
The Only Way Is Essex (Towie) star officially unveiled Lauren's Way salon in Buckhurst Hill on Wednesday (February 15th), only for fire crews to be called to the scene at 22:00 GMT that evening.
A flat above the shop had to be evacuated after emergency services arrived to find the building ablaze.
According to Essex Fire Service, the flames were started deliberately and an investigation is underway to find the culprits.
Reports suggest the fire may have been started by a petrol bomb, with the windows of the boutique said to have been smashed.
Goodger, who rose to fame on Towie thanks to her on-off relationship with Mark Wright, has since had metal shutters attached to the front of the salon in a bid to prevent further problems.
Article Last Updated: 17/02/2012 13:59:52
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