A caravan fire which left a person in hospital is believed to have been started deliberately.

Police are investigating the suspected arson attack after a fire broke out which at Shurland Dale Holiday Park in Eastchurch, Sheppey, last month.

The caravan was destroyed in an explosion which was attended to by fire and ambulance crews.

A Kent Police spokesman said: "Police are investigating a suspected arson to a caravan in Warden Road, Sheppey.

"Inquiries are ongoing and no arrests have yet been made."

Kent Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed that the blaze was believed to have been started deliberately,

Witnesses of the incident said a gas bottle caused the blast.

One man, who owns a holiday home nearby, said at the time: "There was one guy that was in the caravan.

"He got out, lucky enough, before it exploded due to the gas bottles.

"It's a good thing nobody was badly hurt."

Anyone with information should contact the police on 01795 419119, quoting crime reference 46/161044/22.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on its website.