Detectives are investigating after a car was torched and destroyed in a car park.

Fire fighters were called to New Town Street shortly before 2am this morning to reports a black Vauxhall Corsa was ablaze.

The crew brought to fire under control and alerted Kent Police as they suspected "malicious ignition".

A police spokesman confirmed the force was investigating, and that the car was worth around £600.

Officers were keen to trace two males who were reported to have been seen in the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference ZY/6140/15.