A "selfish and insensitive" burglar has been put behind bars for more than two years after targeting the home of a couple in their 70s.

Christopher Swanson, 50, of Peony Crescent in Eden Village pleaded guilty to burgling the house in Portland Avenue, Murston, in October last year.

A wallet containing cash and some pieces of antique jewellery were among items taken.

He was caught on CCTV climbing through a bedroom window.

He appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday, June 1, when he was sentenced to 28 months in prison.

PC Craig Hewitt, investigating officer, said: "Swanson is a career criminal with previous convictions in theft and clearly shows little regard for the impact and upset his actions may have on others.

"He is a selfish and insensitive individual who stole items which were considered family heirlooms and irreplaceable to their victims, like engagement rings and wedding bands handed down through generations and full of memories.

"Being a victim of burglary can be devastating and I am pleased that Swanson will not be able to cause any more upset while he is in prison."