A suspected burglar has been arrested after being found in the loft of a flooded house after neighbours heard loud banging.

The alarm was raised by a neighbour in Chaucer Road, Canterbury at 2.30am on Sunday.

After searching the property, police found the man in the loft with a bag containing screwdrivers, spanners and a hacksaw.

Significant damage had been caused to copper piping, leaving the ground floor of the house flooded.

A 36-year-old from Herne Bay was arrested on suspicion of burglary and has been released on bail until Sunday, September 16.

Nothing was reported to have been stolen.

Anyone with information should call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference XY/54039/18.