Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses following a major fire in Maidstone town centre.

Flames ripped through The Works bookstore in Week Street in the early hours of June 8, gutting the building and causing significant damage to a number of neighbouring businesses.

Adam Stajer, 21, was arrested in connection with the incident and subsequently charged with arson.

Stajer has been remanded in custody, and is due to appear in court on September 18.

The appeal urges those with information who haven't yet stepped forward to get in touch with police.

Detectives are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have been passing through the area in the two hours leading up to the fire - between midnight and 2am.

Detective constable Jeremy Taylor said: "We have carried out extensive enquires, but it remains important that we speak to anyone who may have even the smallest piece of information.

"If you were walking through Week Street in the time leading up to the fire you may be able to help, so please contact us."

Anyone with information who hasn’t yet spoken to police is asked to call 01622 604100 or email west.division.media.appeals@Kent.pnn.police.uk

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