Arson suspected at Margate motorcycle business premises

Emergency services

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a report of arson at a business premises in Margate.

The contents of a steel container, believed to be at the South East Motorcycles premises, were set alight at the site in George Hill Road last night (April 29)

Detective Inspector Neil Watford said: “The contents of the container, which included motorbikes and motorbike leathers, were extensively damaged by the fire.

“We are treating the fire as arson and would like to hear from anyone with information about the incident, or who saw any suspicious vehicles or people in the area on Sunday night.”

If you can help, please phone Kent Police on 01843 222289 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting reference number 30-0009.