Three men have been arrested after a member of staff was attacked during a raid on a post office.

Cash and cigarettes were stolen during the robbery at the Seasalter branch in Joy Lane, Whitstable, at about 3pm today.

Police attended and inquiries led to them stopping a car in Hengist Way, near Ramsgate.

Three men were arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody.

Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information should call police on 01843 222289, quoting 012-0893, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form.

To get the latest updates in ongoing cases, police appeals and criminals put behind bars, click here

Read more: All the latest news from Whitstable