A Ramsgate teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson

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A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire in Ramsgate.

Kent Police attended a report of a door to a property alight, in Crescent Road, Ramsgate at 11.18pm on Thursday 17 August. No injuries were reported.

A 17-year-old boy from Ramsgate was arrested on suspicion of arson during the early hours of Friday 18 August.

He remains in police custody while enquiries are ongoing.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, or anyone with information about the fire, to come forward. People can call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 17-1611.

Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.