Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman was hurt during a robbery at a house in Gravesend.

The raid happened in Pelham Road South shortly before 6pm yesterday and it is reported that money had also been taken.

Witnesses saw four police cars and a paramedic car near the Pelham Arms in Old Road West.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting XY/35506/15 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.