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Faversham: Four arrests after late-night rampage leaves windows smashed

Four men have now been bailed after a late-night rampage through Faversham town centre left a trail of damage to shops and cars.

Police were called to both Upper Brents and Preston Street on Thursday night at about 11pm after windows were smashed and car wing mirrors damaged.

Businesses, including Mackay & Co Solicitors, the Spice Lounge restaurant, Fleur de lis museum, and Thomson travel agents had been boarded up.

A window of the Spice Lounge was smashed.
A window of the Spice Lounge was smashed.

Four men were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

A 21-year-old and one of the 23-year-olds have been released on bail pending further enquiries until April 16.

Two other 23-year-olds have been bailed until April 15.

There were also reports of broken windows in Gatefield Lane and Patridge Lane and wing mirrors being broken in St John's Road and William Street.

Faversham Furnishings had all of its three windows broken.
Faversham Furnishings had all of its three windows broken.

Owner of Mackay & Co Richard Murr said this morning: "The glass has been smashed at the front.

"There are a number of paving stones outside the front of the shop where roadworks are taking place so that may have something to do with it.

"The windows will need replacing and are boarded up at the moment. It's not too much of a nuisance for us but it's just the expense of it all."

The Mackay & Co solicitors had its windows smashed.
The Mackay & Co solicitors had its windows smashed.

Clive Foreman, from the Fleur de Lis museum, said: "I was called out just before midnight by our security guys.

"On my way home I could see the amount of damage through the town centre.

The Fleur de Lis museum had its windows smashed.
The Fleur de Lis museum had its windows smashed.

"We now have everything under control and we are open for business as usual. It's just a shame it happened."

A car was damaged and the window of a house was broken in Upper Brents shortly before the carnage unfolded in Preston Street.

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