Witnesses sought following Gillingham shop robbery
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Witnesses are sought following a shop robbery in Gillingham.
The incident happened at the business in Canterbury Street at around 6.30pm on Friday 2 February 2024.
A man entered the premises and is reported to have demanded money and threatened staff before assaulting them.
Later the same day, officers arrested a suspect in connection with the incident.
Tommy Presley, of Coopers Road, Gravesend, was later charged with robbery and assault by beating. The 30-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 4 March.
Detective Constable Scott Bittlestone, of Medway CID, said: ‘We understand that there were a number of customers inside the shop who we have not been able to trace at this stage. They may have information which is important to our investigation and I am urging them to contact our appeal line.’
Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/18411/24.
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