Police are appealing for information after masked thugs threatened residents with weapons during an aggravated burglary.

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Officers from Kent Police were called to a house in Green Street Green Road shortly after 8pm last night (February 1) following reports that up to six men barged their way inside and and began waving weapons at the frightened occupants.

A safe containing cash was taken from the house but nobody was injured during the altercation.

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The burglars had reportedly covered their faces with balaclavas, wore black puffer jackets and spoke with an Irish accent.

Senior investigating officer for this case, Detective Sergeant Mark Froome said: "Incidents of this nature are exceptionally rare and we are conducting numerous enquiries to establish who the offenders are.

"The men involved left the victims fearing they would be seriously assaulted and I’m confident there are people out there who will know who these offenders are.

"I am appealing for anyone with information, no matter how small, to contact us on 01474 366149 quoting 31-1508.

"Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111."