Police have arrested a man in his 20s after a diamond necklace worth £22,000 was reported stolen from a jewellery shop.

The piece was allegedly lifted from Juleo Jewellery in Sevenoaks on May 15.

A man from Faversham was arrested on Monday, May 20.

A police spokesperson said: “It is alleged a man entered Juleo Jewellery, in the Bligh’s Meadow Shopping Centre, at around 12.30pm to 1pm on Wednesday, May 15, and asked to look at the necklace.

“The suspect is said to have run from the store once the jewellery was in their hands.

“He was arrested and has since been bailed until 17 June, pending further enquiries.

“A subsequent search led to the seizure of documents believed to be fraudulent, including driving licences and bank cards.”