CCTV images of a man and woman have been released following an alleged theft of a handbag from a pensioner in Gravesend.

The victim, in her 70s, was shopping in the Thamesgate Shopping Centre on Saturday, June 27, when her bag was stolen just before 3pm.

It is believed a man, aged 50 to 60 with a foreign accent, distracted the woman by talking to her as her bag was pinched.

It was not until the pensioner reached the till that she realised her handbag had gone.

Police would like to speak to both the man and a woman pictured in the CCTV from the store.

Investigating officer PC Reggie Dix said: "It appears that this couple have targeted the victim, distracting her before stealing her belongings.

"We are keen to identify the people in the CCTV as I think they will have information that could prove important to our investigation."

Anyone with information contact PC Dix on 01474 366213, quoting crime reference XY/022044/15.