Two men have been arrested following an attempted robbery at a newsagents in Strood.

Police were called to the store in Bligh Way at around 9.30am today after a man tried unsuccessfully to grab a cashbox from a security guard outside the premises.

Two people made off empty-handed in a silver Audi A6. The car they were driving had been reported stolen during a burglary at a house in Croydon on April 20.

A 34-year-old and a 24-year-old, both from Peckham in south-east London, were later arrested near junction two of the M2 at Strood. They are currently in police custody being questioned by detectives.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call DC Paul Oliver on 01634 792240.