Two members of staff at a Co-op shop were assaulted during a robbery in Dartford.

The incident took place in Colney Road at about 7am earlier today (February 2).

One member of staff suffered minor injuries while the other remained unharmed – no weapons were thought to have been used.

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Police at the scene - picture by Gary Southgate

A certain amount of cash was stolen.

A Kent Police spokesman said: “We were called at 7.09am to a report of a robbery at a shop.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Ian Sanderson at Kent Police on 01474 366149 and quoting reference 02-0122.