A fire that broke out at a derelict building in Swanley is being investigated by police.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene of the fire in Hilda May Avenue around 4pm yesterday.

The blaze was reportedly at the abandoned Woodlands Hall. 

A spokeswoman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "The fire was in the roof space of the building, crews wearing breathing apparatus and used main jets to tackle the fire."

A spokesman for Kent Police confirmed that the cause of the fire was being treated as suspicious.

He said: "Kent Police is investigating a report that a derelict building in Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, was set alight on the afternoon of Sunday 20 November.

"Officers have attended the scene and at present no arrests have been made.

"Enquiries are ongoing."