DETECTIVES are appealing for information about a break-in early today at the Tesco Express store at Larkfield, near Maidstone.

An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the tills after a side door at the premises was forced between 5am and and 5.30am. Two vehicles, a white a Transit van and a dark coloured 4x4, were seen driving away from the store.

Police would like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time the incident happened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01732 379217 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.