Two men are accused of groping a woman near the River Medway footpath in Maidstone. The incident occurred at around 4.30pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, while the woman was walking along a footpath between Clifford Way and the Tovil footbridge.
Police have described the suspects as two black men aged between 23 and 25. One man is slim, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, and was wearing black trousers and a black top. The other man is stocky, about 6 feet tall, and dressed entirely in black.
PC James Cregan appealed to local residents for assistance, saying: “We’ve been following up forensic leads and CCTV footage. Residents with doorbell cameras or home security near the area who haven’t spoken to us yet should come forward. Any info could be vital.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/94707/22. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555111.
County Lines Crackdown: Multiple Drug Dealers Busted in Kent
Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team have intensified efforts against drug networks in the region this year. In January 2022, a phone linked to the notorious ‘Mikey’ line was seized in Margate, helping police track heroin and crack cocaine deals.
Courtney Cann, 28, of Beechfield Road, Catford, was caught on CCTV using the phone to coordinate drug transactions. He was arrested on March 11, admitted involvement, and was swiftly sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court.
Aaron Clark, 26, with no fixed address, was charged over the ‘Koby’ line in Medway for dealing heroin and crack cocaine. Jannai Johnson, 25, from Aylesford, faced charges related to the ‘Ritchie’ line for supplying and possessing crack cocaine and heroin.
Investigations into the ‘Milo’ line in Ramsgate led to the arrest and bail of a 42-year-old woman, a 40-year-old woman, and a 17-year-old boy.
Police Vow to Smash County Lines Drug Gangs
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Talboys of the County Lines and Gangs Team warned: “The same people involved in county lines are often linked to violent and acquisitive crimes across Kent. We are determined to disrupt these gangs at every turn and prosecute their members.”
He praised the team’s work in tracking and arresting dealers like Cann, stressing the importance of removing dangerous drug networks from the streets to protect communities and families from the devastation drugs cause.
Originally published by UKNIP.
