Mindless vandals smashed the windows of at least five homes in an early-morning spree.

Officers are appealing for witnesses after the spate of destruction in Ashford.

At least five houses in Sheldwich Close and Newenden Close had their windows broken between 3am and 4am today.

Rebecca Horton was one of the residents whose homes were targeted by the rock-throwing delinquents.

The young mum and her husband were woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of breaking glass.

In the aftermath of the incident, she recovered two pointed rocks from her living room, which had come through the window and left shards of glass covering the floor, the couch and clothes belonging to her son.

"Luckily we were in bed and no-one was injured, but it was very scary – especially when you have a two-year-old and your living room is covered in glass!" she said.

Inquiries into the incidents are ongoing, but officers are urging anyone who lives in the area and saw anything suspicious to contact police.

Investigators are also asking residents to check their domestic CCTV or dashcam footage to see whether they contain anything which may assist.

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/113283/22.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or using the online form on their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org