DETECTIVES have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery outside a bank.

The alleged incident happened last Friday afternoon in the village of Bearsted, near Maidstone.

At about 1.35pm, a 59-year-old woman withdrew a large amount cash from the NatWest bank on Ashford Road.

A man, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, snatched the money and attempted to drive away in what was believed to be a silver Ford Fiesta.

It is reported that the woman jumped on to the bonnet of the car in order to stop him driving away. But she was thrown off as the man headed in the he direction of Maidstone.

The woman is not thought to have been injured during this incident.

DI Kris Hill, who is leading the investigation said: “This was a particularly callous crime with the offender showing extreme ruthlessness to get away. We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident early on Friday afternoon, or anyone who can help us identify the man in the picture."

Anyone with any further information should contact Maidstone police station on 01622 604180 or call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.