Officers investigating a fire at an empty workshop in Ash near Sandwich have made an arrest.

Kent Police was called at 9.20pm on Sunday 12 May 2024 to a report of the blaze at a derelict building in The Street.

Officers attended along with Kent Fire and Rescue Service and the fire, which is currently being treated as suspicious, was extinguished. No injuries were reported.

On Monday 13 May, investigating officers arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of arson not endangering life. He has since been bailed while enquiries continue.

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