Teenagers arrested on suspicion of robbery following incident in Gillingham High Street
Published: 13:57, 29 December 2022
Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly robbing a pair of men.
On December 13, two men were walking along Gillingham High Street when they are said to have been approached by a young boy and girl.
The teenagers are said to have threatened the victims, aged in their 20s and 30s, and followed them to a nearby shop, between 2.30am and 3am.
They are reported to have continued to shout threats as the pair left the shop, making their way home.
Three other teenagers are then said to have joined them before both men were assaulted and robbed of their shopping.
Two 15-year-old boys were later arrested on suspicion of robbery at around 4.15am.
They have since been bailed until Saturday, March 11 while further inquiries are carried out.
Officers are also seeking to further identify the other suspects involved in the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/237812/22.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on its website.
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