Swift arrest following burglary attempt near Ashford

A large quantity of cigarettes have been recovered by officers following the arrest of a suspected burglar in a village near Ashford.

Kent Police was called to Sellindge at 12.52am on Monday 23 September 2024 after a break-in was reported at the Co-Op store on Main Road.

Arrest made

Officers attended and, after carrying out enquiries at the scene, arrested a man in the area shortly afterwards, on suspicion of burglary.

A holdall was seized that was found to contain several packets of cigarettes, other tobacco products and alcohol.

The man remains in custody pending further enquiries.