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Five arrested on suspicion of arson after fire in the Stockbury Valley area

Four men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of arson, as a man remains in hospital with leg injuries.

A mobile home was set alight in the Stockbury Valley area early yesterday morning, causing extensive damage.

Police investigating descended on Stanhope Road in Ashford yesterday evening.

Five people have been arrested (1862751)
Five people have been arrested (1862751)

A number of vehicles were also set on fire and there were also reports that a person was seen with a weapon.

The A249 was closed between the Stockbury roundabout and M20 at Maidstone for several hours while officers carried out searches.

There was also a police presence in Stanhope Road yesterday at about 7pm while police made further enquiries in connection to the incident.

Police in Stanhope Road, Ashford (1862753)
Police in Stanhope Road, Ashford (1862753)

An eyewitness reported seeing a large number police in the area, including armed officers and police dogs.

At least 20-30 residents had come out their homes to watch what was going on, it is reported.

Police are continuing to investigate.

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