Police have arrested two men in connection with crimes in New Ash Green.

The pair were arrested at 11.10am on Thursday (February 22) after police were called to Redhill Wood.

It was reported that two men had stolen alcohol from a shop and acted suspiciously near a van.

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

Police seized jewellery and cash and arrested both men on suspicion of burglary, interference with a motor vehicle and theft.

The pair are in custody and the investigation continues.