Police are appealing for witnesses after the One Stop Shop in Whitifield was firstly broken into then set on fire just hours later on the weekend.

The store, in Bewsbury Cross Lane, was broken into just before 11pm on Saturday, where some cigarettes and a small quantity of cash were stolen.

A fire, thought to be started deliberately, ignited the doorway between 2.40-2.50am on Sunday which caused an estimated £4,000 worth of damage.

It is not yet known if these two incidents are linked.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 101.

Alternatively, if you have information but would prefer to remain anonymous please call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.