Two cars in Folkestone were set alight within the space of 30 minutes in the early hours of this morning.

Police have now launched an investigation into the suspected arson attacks.

The first incident happened in Bouverie Road West at 3.30am when officers were called to reports a car was on fire.

A second car was then reported alight in Dixwell Road - which is off Bouverie Road West - at 4am.

Both fires were extinguished by Kent Fire and Rescue Service - the first in about 15 minutes and the second in about 25 minutes - and nobody was reported injured.

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incidents are ongoing but the fires are currently being treated as suspicious.

Anyone with any information, or with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area, is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting crime reference 23-0123.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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