POLICE are appealing for information after a suspicious car fire.

A red Toyota Spacecruiser, which was parked on Grove Road, Maidstone, was damaged in the blaze between 9.30pm and 9.45pm on Friday.

Firefighters were called to the scene to put the fire out after initial attempts to extinguish it with buckets of water failed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01622 604283 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.