POLICE have revealed that about £70,000 cash was taken during an armed robbery in the county on Monday night.

Securicor staff delivering cash to a cashpoint outside the Nationwide building society in The Square, Birchington, were ambushed at 9.30pm by two men with shotguns.

After taking the cash the masked pair made off on foot. No shots were fired in the attack and no one was injured.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

They would like to speak to a man that walked past the robbery on the same side of the road, turned around and walked backwards while watching the incident

They would also like to talk to two women and a man who were on the opposite side of the road during the robbery, as well as five men that had about three rounds of drinks in the Powell Arms pub before leaving at about 9pm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01843 231055 or Crimestoppers, confidential and free, on 0800 555111.