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Police release CCTV after arson attacks on cars in Tunbridge Wells

Police are investigating a series of arson attacks in Tunbridge Wells.

CCTV images have been issued by officers after two parked cars were damaged when fires were started in Sherwood Road and Kindswood Road on Tuesday, June 16 between 1.45am and 3.45am.

Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to. Picture: Kent Police
Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to. Picture: Kent Police

A short time after, rubbish bins and street signs were also set alight in Pembury Road, as well as in Nelson Road, Hawkenbury.

An appeal for information was initially issued by police on Friday, June 26.

Officers have now released CCTV images of a man who was outside a convenience store in Sherwood Road at the same time as one of the fires.

Sgt James Page said: "We believe this man may have important information, which can assist our inquiries.

"He was pictured in an area very close to where one of the fires took place and we would really like to speak to him. He was wearing a rucksack at the time and smoking a cigarette."

The man was wearing a rucksack and smoking a cigarette. Picture: Kent Police
The man was wearing a rucksack and smoking a cigarette. Picture: Kent Police
A car was damaged by a fire in Sherwood Road, Tunbridge Wells Picture: Google street view
A car was damaged by a fire in Sherwood Road, Tunbridge Wells Picture: Google street view

Residents are also reminded to check any private CCTV systems and dash cam for footage which may help the investigation.

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/101217/20 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.

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