Man arrested after series of suspicious car fires
Getty ImagesA man has been arrested after a series of suspicious car fires in Folkestone.
Police received several reports of cars ablaze in Canterbury Road, Walton Road, Military Road, and Enbrook Valley, as well as Whitenbrook in Hythe, between 02:00 and 03:00 BST on Friday.
A man acting suspiciously was stopped by officers and an officer was assaulted, Kent Police said.
A 54-year-old man from Folkestone was arrested on suspicion of arson, assaulting an emergency worker and driving while unfit through drink.
He remains in custody while enquiries continue.
An investigation has been launched to establish whether all of the fires are linked.
Anyone who witnessed any of the incident or who has footage is urged to contact the force.
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