Burglars have struck twice in 24 hours in overnight raids at Tesco Express in Meopham.

In the second raid, staff were on the premises at 1am when four offenders wearing hooded tops broke in and stole cigarettes and scratch cards, before making off in a white VW Polo towards Wrotham.

The raid followed a burglary at 2am on Wednesday, when raiders broke into the shop in The Parade, Wrotham Road, and stole cash.

A Tesco spokesperson said: “We can confirm there were two incidents of theft at our Meopham Express store on and June 14 and 15. We are assisting the police with their enquiries.”

Anyone with information that can help is asked to contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 15-0069.

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