A man has been arrested after Kent Police was called to a number of suspicious car fires in Folkestone.
Between 2am and 3.30am on Friday 11 April 2025, a number of reports were made that cars had been found alight in Canterbury Road, Walton Road, Military Road, and Enbrook Valley as well as Whitenbrook in Hythe. An investigation is ongoing to establish whether all of the fires may be linked.
During the early hours of the same morning, police on patrol in Hythe stopped a man who was acting suspiciously. An officer was assaulted and an arrest was made.
The 54-year-old man from Folkestone was arrested on suspicion of arson, assaulting an emergency worker, and driving while unfit through drink. He remains in custody while enquiries continue.
Officers are appealing for anyone who might have seen any of the incidents, or has information, doorbell or private CCTV footage in the areas mentioned, to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/59779/25. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by phoning 0800 555111 or via their website.