A gang following a group of girls after offering them a lift have forced police to launch an investigation.

The youngsters spoke to a group of two men and two women yesterday in the Whitehall Road area of Canterbury between 8.15pm and 8.45pm.

They were then offered a lift by the adults after they had asked asked for directions.

The children then met up with a parent in Kingsmead Road and said the group had followed them.

An investigation has since been launched to establish the circumstances and inquiries are continuing.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should call police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/132486/20.

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