A child was blindfolded and taken to the woods by two men.

The 10-year-old was playing in Huntington Road in Coxheath when the incident is reported to have happened.

He is said to have been taken by the men in a white van.

He was later returned home safe.

People living in the area were encouraged by police to tell other residents to remain vigilant.

A police spokesperson said: "Kent Police was contacted at 4pm on Tuesday, February 16 and it was reported that a boy had been approached in Coxheath.

"Officers attended and the boy was located safe and well. Officers are carrying out initial enquiries to establish the full circumstances."

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