Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at a property in Canterbury, which...

Published: 12:28 pm January 13, 2025
Updated: 12:20 pm October 8, 2025
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Suspicious Fire in Canterbury

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at a property in Canterbury, which is now being treated as arson.

Incident Details

  • Kent Police were called at 2:46 AM on Friday, 10 January 2025, to reports of a fire at the front door of a property in Cambrai Court.
  • Officers attended the scene alongside Kent Fire and Rescue Service, who quickly extinguished the fire.
  • Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported.

Investigation Underway

  • Following initial investigations, authorities have determined the fire to be suspicious.
  • An arson investigation is now ongoing as officers work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police Appeal for Information

Detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have relevant footage to come forward.

They are particularly interested in:

CCTV footage from nearby properties
Doorbell camera recordings
Dashcam footage from vehicles in the area around the time of the fire

How to Help

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police via:

Call: 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/4979/25
Report online: Through the official Kent Police website
Anonymous tips: Contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their online form

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire, and residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

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