Detectives are searching for a stolen book bag after residents were threatened with violence in a robbery.

The Cath Kidston red polka dog book bag is thought to have been taken in the raid on a property in Hartley Road just before 3am on Thursday.

The house was broken into and those living there were threatened with violence. They were forced to hand over cash and a mobile phone.

It is thought the bag could have been dumped in the Cranbrook or Ashford areas.

Three men have since been charged with the crime and a fourth released on bail while police continue their investigation.

Anyone who finds the bag is asked to not handle it and to call police on 01622 604100 quoting crime reference number YY/7897/16.