THREE men who were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Kent post office have been released on bail.

The incident happened at St John's Post Office in Tunbridge Wells last Tuesday morning.

The men, aged 23, 33,and 39, were arrested in the Tunbridge Wells area on Thursday. They have now been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police are still appealing for witnesses to the raid during which a Post Office cash-in-transit van employee was hit on the head with what is believed to be a hand gun.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police on 01732 379217 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to give their name and may be eligible for a cash reward.