Police were called after a two-year-old boy was found on his own in Rainham.

He was found alone in Plomley Close, Parkwood on Sunday afternoon.

It is thought he was found by someone living in the street, who then called 999 and stayed with the child until officers arrived.

A spokesman Kent Police said: "Kent Police were called at 1pm on Sunday, November 10, to a reported concern for welfare for a young boy in Gillingham.

"Officers attended Plomley Close after it was reported a two year old boy was found on his own.

"A member of the public stayed with the child until police arrived and enquiries were made to locate his parents. They were in Plomley Close."

A report on a Facebook page by someone living in the street said: "Whole thing lasted for around 50 minutes."

Police confirmed that social services were informed.