Five masked men broke into a Swanley home and threatened an elderly couple with a knife before stealing their jewellery.

Police were called to the home in Birchwood Road just before 7pm yesterday.

They were told the men had been wearing balaclavas.

According to eyewitnesses there were seven police cars outside the house, which was surrounded by police tape.

No one was injured during the burglary.

Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can call 01474 366149 quoting reference 19-1056.