Police have released an e-fit image of a man wanted in connection with a burglary in Canterbury.

Officers were called to reports of a break-in at an address in Verwood Close.

One of the residents was asleep in bed when she was woken up by a banging sound downstairs.

When she went to investigate, she saw two men trying to gain access to the property via a window.

She banged on the glass and shouted at them before they left the scene on her bicycle which had been taken from the garden shed.

Officers have released an e-fit of one of the offenders in a bid to identify him. He is described as black, approximately 5ft 8ins tall and of slim build.

He was wearing a hat and dark-coloured clothing.

The second offender is described as white, approximately 5ft 8ins as well and was also wearing dark-coloured clothing.

If anyone recognises the man or has any information about the burglary which took place at 11.50pm on Friday March 27, they are urged to contact PC Rebecca Moss on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/9084/15.

Alternatively, they can call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.