A man and a woman have been arrested after a burglary at a pharmacy.

Police were called to a report of a break-in at Karsons Pharmacy in City Way, Rochester, at 4.45am this morning.

Officers attended the scene and following a search of the area, two people were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

A 36-year-old man from Maidstone and a 38-year-old woman from Gillingham remain in custody while inquiries are ongoing.

Pharmacist Pam Karson, who runs the business with husband Ferride, said thieves had smashed a window with a hammer before stealing £5000 worth of cigarettes from the shop - which is also a convenience store.

Cough mixture had also been stolen and the intruders had got into the back dispensary.

Mrs Karson thanked those who had offer to help in the aftermath of the break-in.

He said: "Initially at 5am I was shocked but this is just the world we live in today, and since then I've got over it - everyone in the community who has popped in to help has been amazing."