A police helicopter was called to help after a robbery at a supermarket.

Officers were called to the Spar in Silverweed Road, Chatham, at 8.45am today after cash was stolen from a safe.

A National Police Air Service helicopter was brought in to carry out a thorough search of the area, along with officers.

The shop was initially taped off but the cordon has since been lifted.

Forensics officers were also called in.

Inquiries are still going on to identify and find the robbers.

No injuries were reported.