A man was punched several times in a robbery at a Co-Op in Twydall on Wednesday night, it has been reported.

Police have released CCTV images of two men to help with their investigation.

Officers were called to the shop in Twydall Green, Gillingham, at 10.25pm to reports of a robbery.

Two men allegedly forced their way into the shop just after closing time.

A staff member was putting rubbish out at the back of the shop when two men approached him from the direction of Waltham Road.

He tried to stop the men from getting into the store but was punched in the face several times.

Another member of staff was counting money when she saw the men enter. She ran to tell her partner who was waiting to collect her at the front of the store.

At this point, the men are said to have taken a large quantity of money before running away in the direction of Waltham Road.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw any suspicious vehicles or people or has any other information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Andy Lambert on 01634 792209 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting XY/003322/18.