A 13th century church has been damaged by a fire that police are treating as suspicious.

Fire crews were called to St Mary and St Eanswythe Church in Folkestone after the blaze had started in the vestry at 5.30am on Friday morning.

Twenty firefighters tackled the fire and managed to contain it in the vestry.

Initial investigations show that the church was broken into and an unknown quantity of cash from collecting boxes has been stolen.

Police think the fire was started deliberately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01303 850055.