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Ashford: Number of vehicles including school minibus torched in Kennington

A school minibus is among a number of vehicles to have been torched overnight.

In what seems to be a random attack, about six vehicles were targeted in various locations across Kennington, in Ashford.

Goat Lees Primary School's minibus has been completely gutted and so too have three cars in Bockhanger Lane.

A school minibus has been destroyed
A school minibus has been destroyed

Cars have also gone up in flames in Nine Acres and one-mile away in Hurst Road, with another suffering smashed windows in Bockhanger Lane.

Residents reported hearing bangs during the night between 1.30am and 3.30am.

Fire crews arrived at the multiple locations but most of the cars targeted have been written off.

Three cars at one property have been gutted
Three cars at one property have been gutted

Police are investigating the suspicious fires and are appealing for information.

Inquiries are ongoing and officers would like to hear from anyone with information about how the blazes were caused.

Those who saw anything should call 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/45332/18 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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