Man arrested after an attempted robbery at a shop in Dartford

A 29 year old from Farningham has been arrested

A 29 year old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery at a shop in Dartford.

Kent Police was called at 7pm on Monday 14 January to reports of an attempted robbery at the Co-op store on Temple Square.

It was reported that a man entered the store, demanding cash from the till and threatened staff members with what is believed to have been a meat cleaver. He left the shop empty-handed. 

A 29 year old man from Farningham has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and is currently in custody pending further enquiries.

Can you help?

If anyone has any information that has not already been interviewed by officers, call DC Chris Mason on 101, quoting CAD 14-1233. Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Posted on: 15 January 2013