Police appeal for trio on scooter to come forward in Tomlin Drive arson investigation

Tomlin Drive fire Photo via Gary Taylor

Detectives investigating a suspicious fire in Margate are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward, in particular three people on a blue and silver scooter seen riding down Tomlin Drive at the time of the incident as they may have information which could assist.

Kent Police was called to the scene in Tomlin Drive at 6pm on Sunday (July 24) where a fire, believed to have started in a garden shed, had spread to adjoining flats.

Crews at the scene Photo Frank Leppard

The fire was extinguished by Kent Fire and Rescue Service and no injuries were reported. Two dogs were rescued from the building.

Four appliances and an ambulance were at the scene along with an electrical safety engineer from UK Power Networks, a gas safety engineer, Kent Police and the KFRS Volunteer Response Team. Fire crews finished at the scene at 9.20pm.

Photo Frank Leppard

Officers are investigating a possible arson and are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious to come forward.

People who were driving in the area at the time of the fire and have dashcam footage are also encouraged to get in touch.

Witnesses should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/142796/22.