Car Blaze Spree Hits Kent Town – 11 Vehicles Torched
Just after midnight on Monday, March 14, chaos erupted in a Kent town as a series of suspicious vehicle fires broke out. Kent Police were alerted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service to a car fire on Newcastle Hill, sparking a rampage that saw flames engulf 11 vehicles across multiple streets.
Fires Rage Across Town – Campervan Also Targeted
After the first blaze on Newcastle Hill, further car fires flared up on Finsbury Road, Broad Street, Ann’s Road, Church Road, and Denmark Hill. Shockingly, one of the burning vehicles was an occupied campervan. Fortunately, no injuries were reported amidst the fiery chaos.
Police Arrest Two Men in Connection with Fire Spree
Officers, working hand-in-hand with CCTV operators, quickly moved in. They arrested two men from Ramsgate. One man has been charged while the other was released without charge. The investigation is ongoing.
Police Seek Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Kent Police want anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage from the affected streets at the time of the fires to come forward. If you have information, call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting incident number 46/47547/22.
Alternatively, you can provide info anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
