A blaze that broke out in a mobile storage unit today is now being treated as suspicious.

Both fire crews and police were called to the incident in Church Lane, New Romney.

Two fire engines attended the scene just before 10am and spent more than an hour tackling the flames.

No casualties were reported and the cause is not yet known.

An investigation has now been launched by Kent Police.

A spokesman for the police said: "Kent Police was called to a report of a fire in New Romney at around 10am on Thursday, June 20.

"Officers attended the scene in Church Lane where a portable hut had been set alight.

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire, which is currently being treated as suspicious."

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/117898/19.

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