Appeal following suspicious incident in Whitstable

Officers investigating a suspicious incident in Whitstable are appealing for information.

At around 6.20pm on Thursday 15 June 2023, a witness reported seeing a boy being assaulted and possibly robbed by two other boys beneath the railway bridge next to Chestfield and Swalecliffe station.

Enquiries into the report are ongoing, however no victim has yet come forward.

Can you help?

Detective Inspector Sheena Barrell, of East Kent CID, said: 'This is a troubling report and we are working to find out exactly what happened.

'If you are the victim of this incident, or know the person who is, please get in contact so we can get the full details and work to bring offenders to justice.'

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/107145/23.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at this link.