A couple badly injured when arsonists torched their home by mistake are slowly improving in hospital.

Charlie Fearn and his wife Chris jumped from an upstairs window at their home in Whitebeam Road, Worthing, on October 31 after petrol was poured over their front door and set alight.

Police believe the attack may have been carried out by a drugs gang which targeted the wrong address.

Mr Fearn, 66, fractured his spine in at least two places and suffered 16 per cent burns while Mrs Fearn, 59, suffered ten per cent burns. Both have been under sedation in intensive care at Worthing Hospital since the attack.

Last night, Mrs Fearn was said to be breathing without a ventilator.

Mr Fearn's condition was also improving but he still needed a ventilator.

The Argus and Sussex Police are offering £2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the attack.

Police have issued an e-fit of a man seen running from the house. He is white, 23 to 32, 5ft 5in, stocky, bald and was wearing a black, Puffa-type jacket and black trousers. Anyone with information should call 0845 6070999.