Appeal following suspected arson in Ashford

Witnesses are sought following a suspected arson in Ashford.

Kent Police was called to a fire at a derelict building in East Hill at 11.17pm on Friday 27 December 2024.

Officers attended the scene and Kent Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire with no injuries reported.

Further enquiries have led to the fire being treated as suspicious and an arson investigation is ongoing.

Can you help?

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw anyone entering or leaving the building around the time of the fire.

Drivers with dashcam footage from the area around that time are also encouraged to contact officers.

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/218902/24.

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