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Kent Police appeal for Ramsgate Ring doorbell and dashcam footage after 11 car fires

Detectives are stepping up their investigation into a string of car fires - by urging residents with footage of the incident to come forward.

Eleven vehicles were targeted following the arson attacks in Newcastle Hill, Finsbury Road, Broad Street, Ann’s Road, Church Road and Denmark Hill, Ramsgate, earlier this month.

Multiple cars were on fire in Ramsgate. Picture: Natalie Stephens
Multiple cars were on fire in Ramsgate. Picture: Natalie Stephens

One of the motors targeted was a campervan that was occupied at the time, but no injuries were reported.

"Officers attended the scene and, working with CCTV operators, arrested two men from Ramsgate," a police spokesman said.

"One was charged and the other was later released without charge.

"As part of the investigation, police are keen to hear from anyone who might have private CCTV installed in any of the streets mentioned, or dashcam footage taken in the areas at the time of the incident."

Shortly after the incidents, which took place at about midnight on March 14, Toby Pierce, of Dane Road, was charged with 10 counts of arson, one count of reckless arson endangering life and assault.

A Ramsgate man has been charged following the string of car fires. Picture: Natalie Stephens
A Ramsgate man has been charged following the string of car fires. Picture: Natalie Stephens

The 20-year-old was taken into custody and appeared before magistrates in Folkestone.

He is due to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on April 19.

Police are calling on anyone with information to phone them on 01843 222289, quoting the reference number 46/47547/22, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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