THIEVES broke into a water board compound over the New Year period and stole a mini-digger.

Police say the gates at the compound at Old Church Road, Pembury, were forced.

The theft of the Takeuchi digger took place between 10pm on Monday and 8am on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 01732 379217 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.