Witnesses sought following assault in Greenhithe

One man has been arrested as witnesses are sought to reports of an assault at a Greenhithe shopping centre.

Kent Police was called to the incident on Saturday 17 October 2026 which happened inside the Apple store in Bluewater.

It is alleged that at around 5pm a man had made inappropriate comments to a woman, pulled her hair and touched her lower back over her clothing.

It is reported that, prior to this, the man also approached 3 girls in the Marks and Spencer Food Hall and made inappropriate comments.

Officers attended the scene and arrested a 36 year old Kenyan national on suspicion of assault.

He remains in custody pending further enquiries.

Appeal

Anyone with information is urged to call the north Kent appeals line on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/172206/26.

Local residents with private CCTV or drivers with dashcam, who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, are also asked to check for footage.