A man has made off with hundreds of pounds in cash after robbing a newsagents.

Detectives have launched an investigation after the incident in Salisbury Road, Chatham last night.

Police were called to the store at 9.10pm, following a report that an unknown man had entered the premises and demanded money and cigarettes.

The victim reported that he left with about £310.

Officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries and are viewing any potential CCTV in the area, but would like anyone who may have seen anything at the time of the incident to get in touch.

Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/45685/21.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete an online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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