Fireworks were set off inside an historic train sparking a manhunt.

Two restored 1960s dining cars were vandalised at Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells on New Year's Eve.

Fireworks were set off, a door was broken, food thrown over the coaches and a card reader was also reportedly stolen.

One of the dining cars, named Kate, has won awards.

Addressing visitors on New Year's Eve, the operator said: "There are remnants of fireworks set off inside the coaches, a charred box outside the door into Kate’s kitchen, mince pies and sandwiches chucked all over the coaches, one broken end door where they’ve attempted to get in plus evidence of a firework being launched at the woodwork in Kate!

"A fire extinguisher appears to have been stolen along with a card reader from ‘Kate’, plus the wasted catering stock.

"The damage could have been a whole lot worse and thankfully no fire was able to take hold."

Today police issued images of three people caught on camera who they wish to identify.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting crime reference 46/430/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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