Police investigate hospital fire

Police investigating a series of fires in Kent and Sussex have arrested a 34 year old man in connection with the inquiry.

The man was arrested in Kent earlier this afternoon and is now in custody at a Kent Police station.

Police went to Kent and Canterbury Hospital to investigate the cause of a fire which happened shortly before 3pm today, 30th August.

Officers are currently working with Kent Fire and Rescue Service to establish the cause.

Police are also investigating a report of theft from the hospital restaurant whilst the fire was being dealt with.

The investigation is in its early stages and officers will be keeping an open mind as to whether the fire is linked to one at Medway Maritime Hospital yesterday, 29th August.

No one was reported to have been injured in either of the fires.