A town centre comic shop has been targeted by suspected arsonists this morning.
A blaze ripped through Get Ready Comics in High Street, destroying much of its high-end designer products.
The owner, Paul Blakeborough only moved to the premises recently and had previously run a much smaller business just down the road.
The shop next to the Blue Boar Lane car park, which used to be a hairdressing salon, was cordoned off this morning.
Staff posted on social media that it was closed due to the fire and that nobody had been hurt or injured as a result of the incident.
A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “KFRS was called to reports of a fire at a commercial premises in High Street, Rochester.
“Three fire engines attended, and crews used hose reel jets to extinguish a fire involving the doorway and exterior of the premises.
“No injuries were reported, and the cause is believed to be deliberate.
“Kent Police also attended.”
Firefighters were called just before 5am and
Police have been approached for a comment.
