A safe stolen during a violent raid on a Biddenden bungalow which left a pensioner dead remains outstanding after an extensive search.

Kent Police and specialist teams from Kent Fire and Rescue Service spent Friday digging in an area of Ratling Road, Aylesham, for the heavy-duty cabinet, described as a 5ft tall, metal and mustard-coloured.

It was taken from Heartsay Bungalow, Headcorn Road, in the early hours of Monday, March 21, during a burglary in which 73-year-old mechanic Roy Blackman was bludgeoned to death.

However, it was not found and detectives continue to appeal for information as to its location. It is not known how much money was in it.

The search followed the arrest of a 52-year-old man, from Aylesham, on suspicion of assisting an offender and handling stolen goods on Wednesday.

He has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

He is the eighth person to be arrested as part of the investigation — with Mark Love charged with murder and aggravated burglary and suspect William Smith shot dead by armed police.