Five adorable young puppies have been stolen from their kennels in a village outside Canterbury.

The five-week-old cocker spaniels were snatched from a property in Denton between 9am and 4pm on Tuesday.

Three of the youngsters are chocolate-brown coloured, while the other two are black.

Police have launched a probe into the burglary and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Detectives are urging witnesses or those who have information on the missing puppies to call 01843 222289 quoting 46/61204/21.

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