Teenager arrested on suspicion of robbery in Gillingham

A suspect has been arrested after a teenager reported being robbed in Gillingham.

The victim had arranged to sell a pair of earbuds and went to Trafalgar Street at around 9.30pm on Monday 9 September 2024. However, when he arrived in the area he was reported to have been threatened with a knife.

The offender is then reported to have stolen the victim’s earbuds along with their mobile phone.

Following enquiries officers arrested a 16-year-old boy at around 1.40am on Thursday 12 September.

He has since been bailed until Friday 12 December while further enquiries are carried out.