A delivery driver was robbed of his van by a man while out delivering parcels late at night.

The courier had been working in Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells.

He was stood next to his Vauxhall Vivaro panel van when a man wearing a black face covering is reported to have approached and threatened him.

The suspect then took the victim’s keys and drove the vehicle towards the town centre at around 11.40pm on Tuesday.

He is described as being white and five feet and six inches tall and may have been holding a weapon.

DC Chris Welham, of West Kent CID, said: “An investigation is underway into the circumstances and we are urging anybody with information to call our appeal line.

“It is thought there were people nearby who may have witnessed the incident.

“We would like them to get in contact at their earliest opportunity.

“Residents with private CCTV and motorists with dashcam are also asked to check for relevant footage.”

Anyone with information should call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/218820/23.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.