A man has appeared in court over a £20,000 armed raid on a jewellers' in Sevenoaks.

Steven Ryan, of Vine Court Road, Sevenoaks, is charged with robbery and possession of a firearm at Michael Whitcombe Jewellers, in the High Street.

The 34-year-old was remanded in custody at Maidstone Magistrates' Court on Monday ahead of an appearance at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday.

Officers recovered a firearm and jewellery estimated to be worth around £20,000 when they were called to the store last Monday.