A house was struck by lightning as Kent was battered by heavy rain during a thunderstorm overnight.

The property in Lower Stoke, near Rochester, was hit shortly before 11pm as the weather turned across the county.

A specialist height vehicle was sent to the scene to check on the roof of the house, while crews wearing breathing gear entered the loft to tackle the fire.

Pictures show firefighters hovering over the property in Little Oakham Court to inspect any damage.

Other images reveal the extent of the rainfall, with huge pools of water gathering on surrounding roads.

There were no reported injuries.

Elsewhere in the county, the Black Deer Festival in Tunbridge Wells was suspended during the headline act as the storm landed.

Rock band The Waterboys had started their set when the weather forced organisers to pull the plug.

Meanwhile, roof fires were also reported at two properties in Abbey Drive, Dartford, and another in Coldharbour Lane, Ashford, late last night.

No one was injured, and the causes remain unclear.