Police investigating the theft of money from a hospital vending machine have released CCTV images of two men they are hunting.

Thieves broke into the machine in a waiting room area in Tunbridge Wells Hospital on Thursday, July 10 between 6pm and 7pm.

The offenders forced it open to get to a compartment containing an unknown amount of cash.

It is believed that the same men targeted another machine in the canteen of the Tonbridge Road hospital, but were disturbed before they could force it open.

Police have today released CCTV images of two men they are hunting over the theft of the "large" amount of cash.

Officers are asking members of the public to come forward if they recognise either of them.

The first man is described as white, 5ft 10in and with black hair. He was wearing black trousers, white trainers and carrying a back pack.

The second man is described as white, around 5ft 11in with short black hair. He was wearing white trainers, skinny trousers and a denim jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to phone 01892 502020, quoting reference YY/013886/14.

Stories you might have missed

Mum, 44, seduced boy of 14 for drunken sex

Four children stunned with Taser guns in Kent

Postie stole hundreds of pounds from birthday cards

Flats evacuated as fire breaks out near gas main