A man has been arrested after police raided a plot of land in Cranbrook last week.

Police cracking down on rural thefts executed a warrant on land near Brookside on Friday morning.

Officers seized a Ford Transit Connect van, thought to have been stolen from Medway in May and an Ifor Williams horse trailer, which was reported stolen two years ago from Thames Valley.

A knuckleduster, baton and incapacitating spray were also found along with a number of vehicle parts thought to have been stolen.

A 25-year-old Tunbridge Wells man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of handling stolen goods, possessing an offensive weapon and possession of a firearm without a certificate.

He has been released while enquiries continue.

Ashford Community Safety Unit inspector Jason Atkinson said: "This warrant was the latest action in our ongoing fight to disrupt people who are involved in theft and handling stolen goods.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who has information about theft in their communities and urge them to contact us on 101, Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or to speak to their local Police Community Support Officer."