Members of the public confronted two people on bikes believed to be leaving the scene of a burglary in the early hours of this morning.

A man and woman were arrested after police received a report that gardening and power tools had been stolen from a communal outbuilding in Broadstairs.

Officers were called to Western Esplanade at about 2.30am today.

During the call, it was reported that members of the public had confronted two people on bicycles who then left the area in the direction of Viking Bay.

The description of the suspects was given to local response officers who quickly attended and during a search of the area stopped two people in Victoria Parade.

Some of the items reported to have been stolen were also recovered near the scene and bolt croppers, gloves and duct tape were found by patrols.

A 20-year-old woman from Westgate-on-Sea, and a 23-year-old man from Broadstairs, were arrested on suspicion of burglary and have been taken into custody while inquiries continue.