An investigation has been launched after beach huts were raided on a seafront.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the shacks - based on The Parade in Minnis Bay - were burgled.

They were targeted between 8pm on Sunday and 6am the following day.

The incident, which saw locks to many of the huts damaged, was reported by members of the public.

An investigation is ongoing to confirm how many huts were affected and what was stolen.

Anyone who has a beach hut in the area and believes they might be a victim should report the matter via the Kent Police website.

Any witnesses or anyone with information about the break-ins should call police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/183842/22.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on the charity's website.