A quad bike and tools have been stolen from a home in the countryside.

Sussex Police said officers are investigating after a break-in at a rural property in Penhurst, near Battle.

Thieves stole a Kawasaki quad bike and tools including a strimmer, chainsaw, and drill from the property off Forge Lane.

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It is believed to have happened between 11pm and 11am on August 14.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

"In particular they wish to speak to anyone in the area with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, to come forward.

"Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 569 of 14/08."

No arrests have yet been made in connection to the incident.