Several cars have been damaged in an arson attack in Rochester overnight.

A police cordon has been set up at an off road car park on The Esplanade, near to Rochester Cruising Club.

At least two vehicles have suffered fire damage, and a Citroën Xsara Picasso has been totally destroyed by the flames.

Police say several cars have been damaged by the flames and officers have arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of arson.

Firefighters and police were called to the scene shortly after 3.30am.

A spokesman for police said: "At 3.38am Kent Police was notified by Kent Fire and Rescue Service that a number of cars had been damaged by fire at a public car park on The Esplanade, Rochester.

"Officers attended and inquiries into the circumstances behind the incident are ongoing.

"A 21-year-old man from Gillingham has been arrested on suspicion of arson and remains in custody."