Dashcam and CCTV footage sought after Tonbridge robbery

CCTV and dashcam footage are sought after a man reported he was kidnapped and robbed in Tonbridge.

At around 10.30pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024, the victim, who is in his 20s, went to an address in Mann Square where it is alleged he was assaulted.

The victim is said to have been placed in a blue Vauxhall Astra and driven him to Leigh where property belonging to him was stolen at around 11.15pm.

It is understood the vehicle briefly stopped in Leigh Road during the journey, near the junction with Stocks Green Road.

Witnesses sought

Investigators are appealing to witnesses who may have seen the incident in Mann Square to contact them.

They are also asking residents with CCTV and drivers with dashcam to check for footage of the Vauxhall Astra travelling to and from Leigh between 10.30pm and 11.25pm.

On Sunday 21 April, three men were arrested in connection with the incident.

Charged

Rubin Gibbs, 21, of Baker Lane, Tonbridge; Ethan Dunmall, 19, of Mann Square and Adam O’Sullivan, 29, of Somerhill Road, Tonbridge were later charged with kidnap, demands with menaces, assault, possession of a knife in a public place and robbery.

The suspects appeared before Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on Monday 22 April. They were remanded to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on 20 May.

Anyone with information should call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/65876/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on their website.