Two men made of with perfume after threatening staff and robbing a pharmacy this afternoon.

Police were called at 12.08pm to Lloyds Pharmacy in Station Road following reports that two men had entered the store, forced open a display, and threatened staff.

It is reported they took a quantity of fragrances and left, getting in a vehicle believed to be a silver Mazda heading towards Essex Road.

Detective Inspector Martin Carter said: “This investigation is in its very early stages and we continue to carry out a number of enquiries. We are grateful to all the witnesses that have so far spoken to us but we would like anyone who may have any dashcam footage or may have filmed the incident on their mobile phones to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 04-656.