A tractor which had been reported stolen has been returned to its owners after an appeal in the media by police.

The tractor, a Case JX90, with a quickie loader, was taken from a barn in How Green Lane in Hever earlier this month.

But officers tracked the vehicle down to Oxted in Surrey on Sunday.

It is understood thieves used a hole in a hedge which led on to Tinton Lane and escaped with the vehicle.

The tractor will now be returned to its rightful owner.

Kent Police issued its thanks to the public for their assistance in finding the vehicle.

The force added inquiries are ongoing to identify suspects.