"Nuisance" off-road riders have been stopped by police after they rode through the grounds of a hospital.

Police challenged the drivers after reports of vehicles in the grounds of Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford.

The vehicles were later discovered at nearby Darenth Country Park where the offenders were dealt with by local officers.

Kent Police Dartford tweeted: "Nuisance off-road vehicles were challenged and moved on by PCSOs Britchfield and Smith.

"Vehicles were reported to be driving through Darent Valley Hospital grounds and were later discovered at Darenth Country Park where they were dealt with by local officers."