POLICE are appealing for information after two men in crash helmets robbed a betting shop while armed with hammers.

They struck at the Coral in Heath Street, Dartford, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, making off with a small amount of cash after threatening a female cashier and two customers with hammers.

Both men, who are described as white and aged between 20 and 35, fled on a motorcycle in the direction of Highfield Road.

One of the men is described as between 5ft 10in to 6ft tall with a stocky build, and wearing dark clothing.

The other is described as between 5ft10in and 6ft with a slim build, and wearing a light coloured hooded top.

If you can help Kent Police’s investigation, call Detective Constable Geoff McCreery at north Kent Police Station on 01474 366091 or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.