These two men are being hunted after thieves stole a double decker bus from Ramsgate station before crashing it into a garden wall.

The vehicle, which was due to be used a replacement rail service, also smashed into four parked cars and a lamppost.

Three young people - two men and a woman - are believed to have been behind the theft.

British Transport Police officers have spoken to an 18-year-old woman and today released CCTV images of two men they believe might have vital information.

Officers were called to Grange Road at 3.45am on Saturday after the bus had been stolen from Ramsgate station around 15 minutes earlier.

DC Steve Best, from the British Transport Police, said: "The yellow and blue Travelmaster bus, which was parked and secured on the forecourt of the station, was due to be used later in the morning as a rail replacement service.

"Around 3am, two men and a woman entered the bus and drove it from the station. It was driven into four parked cars and a lamp post close by, before it crashed into a garden wall, where the trio left it."

He added: "It is sheer luck that no one was hurt during this foolish incident. Those, whose property was destroyed as a result, have been left understandably upset by what took place and we will do all in our power to catch those responsible.

"CCTV from the bus and the surrounding area has also been viewed and we are now in a position to release still images of two men we believe may have information.

"Did you see the incident happen? Do you recognise the men pictured?"

Anyone with information is asked to phone British Transport Police on 0800 405040, quoting reference B12/LSA, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.