A man has been arrested in Ashford after copper cabling was recovered by police following a warrant.

Officers from the Canterbury Divisional Support Unit attended an address in Chilmington Green where they discovered around a tonne of the suspected stolen cables.

They were seized by police along with cutting equipment.

A 57-year-old man from Ashford was arrested on suspicion of theft and then released pending further enquiries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who has information that could assist officers is asked to call 01843 222289, quoting case file ZY/011229/17, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.