Officers were called to Redhill Wood, New Ash Green, at around 10am yesterday, after it was reported two men had stolen alcohol from a shop and had been acting suspiciously near a van.

Police searched the area and stopped a 40-year-old man from Erith and 47-year-old man of no fixed address in Lambardes.

Both were arrested at 11.10am on suspicion of burglary, interference with a motor vehicle and theft.

A quantity of jewellery and cash was also seized.

They remain in police custody while the investigation is on-going.