Witness appeal following fire in Maidstone

Kent Police is investigating a fire at a farm in Maidstone and are appealing for witnesses.

Officers were called to the farm in Linton Hill at about 12.20am on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Kent Fire and Rescue Service where they found a car, believed to be a BMW X6 alight. The fire had spread to a large quantity of apple crates.

Fire crews extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately and detectives are carrying out a number of enquiries including reviewing CCTV footage in the area.

Can you help?

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/89480/23.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.