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Double arson in Sittingbourne after fire at Razzle n Dazzle, West Street and vehicle set alight

13:46, 29 December 2019

updated: 13:48, 29 December 2019

Fires that caused a street to lose power are being treated as arson.

Police suspect Razzle n Dazzle in West Street, Sittingbourne, was set alight at around 4.45am today (Sunday).

Police and firefighters in West Street, Sittingbourne. Picture: Let's Go Green Cabs (25422021)
Police and firefighters in West Street, Sittingbourne. Picture: Let's Go Green Cabs (25422021)

A car parked near by was also targeted by an arsonist, before the entire street lost power.

Let's Go Green Cabs, based on the town centre street, said the outage meant it could not use its booking systems and had to switch to using a mobile phone.

Power returned at around 10am..

A spokeswoman from Kent Police said: "Officers are investigating and anyone with information is asked to contact the witness appeal line on 01795 419119 quoting reference 29-232.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org."

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