Police investigating an armed robbery at Aldington Post Office have charged a second person.

The 17-year-old youth from Scotland was charged today with robbery.

Only yesterday police had done the same with Ryan Pryce, 24.

The post office in Roman Road was robbed at 1.30pm on Tuesday, March 31, when two men, one armed with a handgun, the other a crowbar, demanded cash.

The suspects escaped with cash in an orange bag and used a car to get away from Aldington.

Ryan Pryce, is from Rectory Road, St Mary-in-the-Marsh.

He appeared today before magistrates via video link and was remanded to appear in court at a date to be confirmed.

The youth, from the Moray area of northern Scotland, is due to appear before magistrates tomorrow.

Police would like to hear from anyone with information about the raid on 01843 222289.

Alternatively, if you have information but would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.