Police have launched an appeal for dashcam and CCTV footage after an armed driver threatened a pedestrian near a primary school.

The incident happened in Bridgewater Road, Sheerness, just yards from West Minster Primary School which is off St George's Avenue.

Officers say a motorist in a black Renault Clio pulled up next to a man in his 20s who was walking along the pavement near the junction with Bonetta Court.

Kent Police spokesman James Walker said: "The driver is said to have threatened the victim with a weapon during a short exchange."

He added: "The vehicle is reported to have a red trim and a defective headlight on the passenger side."

Police are hunting the driver who is also in his 20s, white, slim and with short, blond hair.

The incident happened at 9pm on Friday, April 9. Officers have spoken to several witnesses and reviewed available CCTV.

But they are now appealing for any dash camera or privately-held CCTV footage which might show the suspect vehicle travelling around the area between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on that day.

Police have not released any information about the type of weapon used.

Anyone with information should call 01795 419119 quoting ref 46/58611/21.

Details can also be left anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or the online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org

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