A woman was left shaken after a "terrifying" gang robbery.

The victim, who was on her own in a property in Coombe Road, Maidstone, was threatened with violence by five men.

One of the offenders grabbed her and shouted repeatedly for her to keep her head down, threatening to hurt her if she looked at them.

She told police the men wanted to know where the family who lived at the address kept their valuables and escaped with the mobile phone and watch.

The men attacked at around 7.10pm on Monday, February 18.

The victim believes they were in the house for no more than 10 minutes searching for items to steal.

DC Andy Julier said: "This was a terrifying attack which has left the victim extremely shaken and shocked.

"It was clearly a very violent crime which was distressing for the victim. We do not tolerate this type of attack.

"If you have information about the men behind this attack please get in touch so we can prevent others being subject to this kind of violence."

Officers have issued descriptions of the robbers.

The man who grabbed the victim was white, about 5ft 5in tall, skinny, aged in his mid-20s and with an English accent.

He was wearing a black bobble hat, black hooded top with a white logo on it and blue jeans.

The other four other offenders were all white men aged between 20 and 27 years old.

One had an English accent and was wearing dark clothing; the third man was also aged between 20-27 with an English accent wearing a mask and dark clothing; the fourth attacker was of skinny build, around 6ft tall wearing dark clothing and a mask covering his face; the last man was described only as wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/32729/19, or to remain anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.