Canterbury police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the Fresh Choice supermarket in Leeston.

A police spokeswoman said officers were called to the incident just after 4.40am at a commercial premises on High Street.

Two men gained entry to the supermarket and assaulted two employees before taking cigarettes.

Police said they were following a number of enquiries to locate those responsible.

The supermarket and carpark remained cordoned off by police at 10am.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 105 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 250717/3900.