THREE vehicles were set on fire in the same area of the county on the same night.

All three blazes happened between midnight and 4am on Sunday in the Snodland area.

The first incident involved a Ford Escort at Birling Hill, near the junction with Pilgrims Way.

A white Citroen Berlingo van parked on a drive at Simpson Road was also set alight after a quantity of tools had been stolen from inside.

In the third incident, a red Metro which had been stolen from Leonard Avenue was found on fire in Paddlesworth Road.

Police say they do not yet know if the fire are linked.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01732 379217 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.