POLICE are appealing for information following two arson attacks over the Christmas period.

Fire crews and police were called after smoke was reported coming from a lift in a block of flats in Wallis Park, Gravesend.

The fire caused thousands of pounds of damage during the incident at 9.30pm on December 21.

The second blaze occurred between 1pm on Christmas Eve and 3.49am on Christmas Day in Austin Road, Gravesend.

A Ford Escort van parked next to a garage in Austin Road was set alight, causing £1,000 of damage.

If you have any information about these incidents, call 01474 565167.