POLICE are appealing for information and have issued a warning following the theft of a car containing medical equipment.

Officers say the blue Peugeot was stolen from Sheerness Docks in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The car was later found in Gillingham and a 41-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drink driving and theft of a motor vehicle. The medical equipment consisting of a defibrillator, a professional first aid kit, gas and oxygen has not been recovered.

Police are now urging anyone who knows the whereabouts of the items to get in contact with them.

Officers are also warning that using such equipment without the necessary training and expertise could be dangerous. The items have a combined value of about £2,000.

Anyone can help police with this investigation or please contact officers at Sittingbourne police station on 01795 419350.