Burning fuel-soaked rags were used to set fire to a pub with customers inside.

Christmas punters were drinking in The Railway Tavern in Station Road, Longfield, when an arsonist struck at 7.15pm.

Officers and firefighters attended the scene in Station Road, Longfield, next to a Shell petrol station and the blaze was extinguished.

No injuries were reported despite there being a number of people inside the pub at the time.

The flames damaged the building following the attack which happened on Thursday, December 23.

Kent Police are treating the incident as arson and their inquires remain ongoing, including a review of all available CCTV and speaking to further witnesses.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious, was in the pub at the time, or has information that could help officers and has not been in touch yet, should call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting crime reference 46/264004/21.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.