At around 9 pm yesterday, a series of robberies occurred on trains in Kent.

British Transport Police have launched an appeal for both witnesses and victims.

Reports came in of young people and adults acting aggressively and anti-socially towards passengers on numerous trains from Margate towards London.

Another group of teenagers were threatening people with knives to rob them.

Following the reports, officers attended Faversham station and arrested five teenagers on suspicion of robbery, and they remain in custody.

Those involved or who witnessed the event should provide any information to BTP to help the investigation.

BTP can be contacted by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 214 of 25 June.

Additionally, reports can be made anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.