Fire crews tackled a suspicious car fire in South Ashford last night.

The blaze is believed to have been started deliberately and police were alerted to the incident.

The red Chrysler Talbot was parked in a public car park in Beaver Road and firefighters quickly stopped the flames spreading to vehicles parked nearby.

The car’s bumper had also been damaged and a window had been smashed.

No one was hurt in the incident and police confirmed they are investigating.

Anyone with information about who was responsible for causing the damage is asked to contact Kent Police on 101 quoting crime ref ZY/39656/15, or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.