THIS is the bonfire families in Swanley did not expect to see yesterday afternoon.

Shortly after 2.30pm, firefighters were called to a car on fire in an alleyway off Glendale, which neighbours believe was stolen and then set alight.

Firefighters had trouble reaching the fire and had to take an alternative route via St George's Road.

The fire was out within an hour.

News Shopper: SWANLEY: Not the bonfire families expected

News Shopper: SWANLEY: Not the bonfire families expected

A police spokeswoman said a Honda Civic, stolen from the Biggin Hill area on November 2, is believed to have been set alight deliberately.

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