Suspicious Horsebox Blaze Sparks Kent Police Probe
Kent Police are hunting witnesses after a suspicious fire ripped through a horsebox and nearby trailers in Birchington. The blaze broke out before 3am on Tuesday, November 15, sending flames licking across St Margaret’s Road.
Firefighters Battle Flames in Early Hours
Kent Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene at around 3.20am to tackle the fire. The inferno had spread from the horsebox to several trailers and trees, but thankfully no one was injured.
Police Appeal for Eyewitnesses
Detectives are treating the fire as suspicious and want to hear from anyone who saw two people in the area just before the blaze. If you were near St Margaret’s Road that night and spotted anything odd, police urge you to come forward.
- Call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting 15-0107
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111 or via their online form
Your tip-off could be the missing piece needed to crack this case wide open.
