Police have launched an investigation after a Springer Spaniel and 11 puppies were stolen from a home in Edenbridge.

Nine Springer Spaniel puppies and their mum were taken during the theft along with two Springerpoo puppies.

The dogs were taken from a back garden in North Street, Cowden, between midnight and 7.40am on Sunday.

The puppies and adult dog were in a secured padlocked kennel which had been broken into.

The adult Springer Spaniel is brown and white and has just had her litter. Her puppies are also brown and white.

One of the Springerpoo puppies is brown with white underneath its neck. The other is brown and white. Both have thick fur.

Anyone with information that can help is asked to call Kent Police appeals line on 01622 604100 or email west.division.media.appeals@Kent.pnn.police.ukquoting reference YY/010288/17

Alternatively, call Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.