A lit newspaper was thrown through a letterbox in an arson attack in Folkestone.

The flat above a charity shop in Cheriton Road was targeted on Sunday night.

The person living in the property was alerted by a fire alarm and managed to put out the flames with a damp cloth.

Kent Police are now appealing for witnesses to the fire, at about 10pm.

Anyone with information is asked to phone Kent Police on 101, quoting reference ZY/28997/12, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.