Thieves have stolen a safe from a seaside hotel two days after its CCTV systems were targeted.

The raid happened at Smiths Court Hotel in Eastern Esplanade in Cliftonville on Boxing Day.

Three men are reported to have entered the hotel between 10.15pm and 10.45pm before stealing a large industrial safe.

It followed a burglary on Christmas Eve, when the hotel's CCTV systems were targeted.

Crime scene investigators have visited the scene to gather forensic evidence and officers have made enquiries with nearby residents.

People are being asked to check their dashcam and residential CCTV for any footage that may assist detectives.

Witnesses should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/265563/21.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website crimestoppers-uk.org