Two armed robbers are being hunted by police today after a raid at a newsagent's in Rochester.

The pair entered A J News in Borstal Street with what is described as a handgun last night.

The escaped on a motorbike with about £100 after the drama at the top of Shorts Way.

Kent Police said the robbery was reported at 8.40pm.

Officers taped off the shop and forensics crews were seen gathering evidence.

Witnesses are asked to phone police on 101, quoting crime reference number 1568.