Police are on the hunt for a suspected burglar, after a newsagents in Hythe was reportedly broken into.

Two tills containing cash along with bottles of alcohol are said to have been stolen following a shop raid in the middle of the night.

The incident took place in Dymchurch Road, near the light railway train station, at around 3.20am on Wednesday.

Officers attended the scene where they found the front door had been smashed.

Enquiries are being carried out which includes the review of CCTV in the area.

The suspect is described as a white man who was wearing a dark coat or hooded top, grey trousers and a baseball cap.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/117098/19.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.