No cover-up in case of missing manhole covers

As many as 30 manhole covers have been stolen in Kent, police have said as they appealed for information.

The thefts took place between Tuesday and Thursday last week in Knoll Lane, Ashford.

Investigating officer Sgt Jason Bushell, of Kent Police, said: “We would like to hear from anybody who saw people acting suspiciously in the area over this period. They may have had the appearance of highways workers with a vehicle.”