This was the dramatic scene when a stolen car burst into flames in a Maidstone estate.

The incident happened in Shepway at 1.30am yesterday with crews tackling the flames which ripped through a 4x4.

The fire was captured on film by Philip Sempers who reported seeing the car driving erratically down Nottingham Avenue, crashing into a kerb and almost rolling over.

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Mr Sempers, of Cambridge Crescent, said: "The car came down Nottingham Avenue at about 1:30am on to Cambridge Crescent and crashed into the kerb nearly rolling over, then drove off with its bumper hanging off and wheel broken.

"Five minutes later we heard a car horn going off which was when I went to see what the noise was and saw the fire over the fence in the car park by the shops. I grabbed my phone and saw no one was injured so filmed it."

The 31-year-old added that people above the shops near Shepway Green reported seeing someone set the car alight and running off.

Kent Police has confirmed it is investigating the suspected theft of a vehicle from Somner Walk, Park Wood, between 8pm on Friday and 1am on Saturday.

A spokesman added: "The vehicle has since been located after it was reported to be on fire behind shops in Cambridge Crescent at about 1am on Saturday.

"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting crime reference YY/3509/15."

The vehicle was left completely destroyed by the blaze, which was put out in a matter of minutes by firefighters.

The vehicle has been removed.

Video: Philip Sempers captures the moment a 4x4 goes up in flames