ARSONISTS are believed responsible for setting fire to a fork-lift truck in the early hours of today at the premises of Milton Pipes in Gas Road, Sittingbourne.

The incident happened just after 3am. Firefighters from Sittingbourne attended firefighters attended but were unable to prevent the machine being severely damaged.

Anyone with information is sked to telephone the police on 01795 477055 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.