POLICE are warning residents in a Kent town to be alert for lead thieves following a spate of incidents.

Several homes in the Maidstone area have had lead stolen from their roofs in the last few weeks.

In the latest incident, a home in Kennington Close had lead pulled away from the brickwork on the porch between February 22 and February 25.

Earlier this month, a home in Graveney Road had lead removed from the roof in similar circumstances.

Anyone with information about these or any other lead theft is asked to contact police on 01622 690055 or call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.