Police investigating an attempted raid on a cash and carry store today appealed for help from the public.

The incident happened at about 5am on Saturday at Batley’s in Courtney Road as thieves tried to steal a safe.

It is believed that they fled the scene after the failed attempt in a blue Jeep Cherokee which was later found abandoned in Begonia Avenue, Twydall.

Police would like to speak to anyone who saw this vehicle or anyone in the area between 5.20-5.30am.

The thieves removed the safe using a stolen Volvo digger, which had been taken from a nearby building site.

A Flatbed Iveco Truck, also stolen, was used in the incident and both were abandoned at the cash and carry store.

Det Chief Insp Jon Sutton from Medway Police said: "I would be keen to hear from anyone who saw any people leaving the scene of the Jeep Cherokee on Begonia Avenue."

If you think you have any information which may be useful to the investigation, please contact detectives at Medway police station on 01634 792724 or Kent CrimeStoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.