Witness appeal following criminal damage in Canterbury

Officers investigating reports of criminal damage in Canterbury are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

It was reported that between 2.45pm and 3.15pm on 13 May 2024, damage was caused to a number of residential properties in Sleigh Road, Sturry.

Windows were broken and solar panels were damaged by small ball-bearings, believed to have been used with a catapult.

During the incident, a man was hit by one of the ball bearings which had ricocheted off a building, although did not sustain an injury.

Police are also looking into a similar report of criminal damage to an address which took place in the same street between 3 and 4 May.

Appeal

Officers would like to identify two boys aged around 16 years old who were seen in the area at the time of the incident on 13 May.

Both boys were described as white, slim and 5 ft 7ins tall.

One was believed to be blonde and wore a white top, blue trousers and a grey jumper around his shoulders, while the second boy had brown hair, and wore a grey jumper and dark grey tracksuit.

Anyone who has any information regarding the incident should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/79164/24.