CCTV has been released by a homeowner showing yobs setting fire to a wheelie bin and the footage was released in the hope their parents will have a "serious word" with them.

Police were called to an address in Charles Street, Greenhithe, at 9.30pm on Saturday following reports of an arson attack.

The video footage shows the vandals setting fire to a non recycling bin containing aerosol cans.

The young boy who lit the blaze using a lighter, was described as wearing a navy blue tracksuit with a grey hoodie underneath.

He was accompanied by another boy riding a black/blue mountain bike before they fled the scene heading in the direction of Burger King.

Three girls could also be seen with them when the bin was set alight.

The fire had been put out before the police's arrival and no one was injured.

Officers say no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with any information should call the police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/246138/19.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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