The High Wycombe man suspected of firebombing the Border Force immigration centre in Dover on Sunday has been named.

The suspect’s vehicle was quickly located nearby with the man found dead inside after petrol bombs were thrown at the centre.

Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) are now leading the investigation into the firebombing, as the suspect was named as Andrew Leak, 66, Kent Police said.

A search warrant was carried out at the suspect's property in High Wycombe yesterday (October 31).

Officers recovered a number of items of interest, including digital media devices.

Kent Police said they were called at 11.22am on Sunday, October 30, to a Home Office immigration premises at The Viaduct in Dover.

Police said "two to three incendiary devices" were thrown at the centre by "a single suspect who arrived at the scene in a car".

Two people have reported minor injuries from inside the property.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit attended the location to ensure there were no further threats.

A further device was found and confirmed safe within the suspect’s vehicle.

The site remained open, however around 700 suspected migrants were relocated to Manston to ensure safety during the initial phase of the police investigation.

Officers say there is currently nothing to suggest the man involved was working alongside anyone else, and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the community in the High Wycombe area or in Dover.

Detective Chief Superintendent Olly Wright, Head of CTPSE, said: “This was a traumatic incident for everyone involved, and the wider community, and we’re working hard to establish exactly what led to the events on Sunday morning.

“We understand that when Counter Terrorism Policing become involved, it can be worrying for some people, but I would like to reassure people that there is nothing to suggest any ongoing wider threat at this time.

“What appears clear is that this despicable offence was targeted and likely to be driven by some form of hate filled grievance, though this may not necessarily meet the threshold of terrorism.  

"At this point, the incident itself has not been declared a terrorist incident, but this is being kept under review as the investigation progresses.”