A man has been arrested after a pensioner had cash and bank cards stolen by strangers who offered to help him home with his shopping.

The 41-year-old has been bailed until November 13 after being detained in Brenchley Gardens in Maidstone on Thursday.

Police have released CCTV of a woman they want to trace after the incident, where a man in his 80s was approached in the town centre.

After the strangers offered to help him take his shopping home, they left his address in James Whatman Way.

It was then the victim realised cash, bank cards and tobacco had been stolen.

Investigating officer, DC Toby Hawkey said: ‘We are continuing to investigate the incident and would like to speak to the woman in the CCTV image as she may have information that can assist the investigation.'

If you can help, please phone Kent Police on 01622 604100 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting crime number YY/33799/18.