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Witnesses sought by Kent Police after man was robbed in Queen Street in Ashford town centre

A man was robbed of cash after being approached by two men in a town centre street.

The victim, who is in his 30s, was walking in Queen Street, Ashford, at around 11.30pm on Sunday when the robbery took place.

Queen Street in Ashford. Picture: Google Street View
Queen Street in Ashford. Picture: Google Street View

Two men approached him and one tries to take his phone while the other searched his pockets. Although cash was taken, the victim was able to walk away into Bank Street.

The first suspect is described as white, in his mid 20s, 6ft tall, of slim build, with white high-top trainers, black tracksuit trousers and a black and white jacket with the hood up.

The second suspect is described as olive-skinned, 5ft 2in tall, of slim build, and wore a black hooded top with the hood up.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Detectives would like to speak to anyone who has any information regarding the incident or witnessed it.

"Witnesses and anyone with dashcam or private CCTV in the Queen Street area should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/194870/21."

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