POLICE are hunting an armed robber who escaped with cash from a filling station.

The man entered the Ham Hill Service Station in Malling Road, Snodland, near Rochester, holding a knife and demanded the cashier hand over the money.

He then ran out of the premises and down Hollow Lane. No-one was injured during the incident which happened on Friday, February 10, at around 1.50am.

Gianna Pollero, spokeswoman for Maidstone and Malling Police, said: "The offender is described as a white man, thought to be aged between 25-28, 5ft 8in tall and of medium build.

"He was wearing a black zip up jacket with a hood, dark coloured tracksuit bottoms, dark gloves and he had a scarf was pulled over his face."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact PC Tim Murrell or DS Gavin Griffiths on 01622 604256, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 – this call is free and confidential.