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Masked gunman targets takeaway delivery driver

The robbery took place in Capelands, New Ash Green at around 11.30pm on Wednesday. A similar incident took place nearby on Sunday, July 26. Graphic: Ashley Austen
The robbery took place in Capelands, New Ash Green at around 11.30pm on Wednesday. A similar incident took place nearby on Sunday, July 26. Graphic: Ashley Austen

A delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint after taking an Indian meal to a house in north Kent.

The victim got no answer at the house in Capelands, New Ash Green, near Dartford at around 11.30pm Wednesday - but was approached by a masked man holding a gun as he walked away.

The man demanded cash and then told him to drive away.

A police spokesman said: "It is not clear at this time if the gun was real or an imitation firearm. The delivery driver was not hurt."

The robber was around 6ft tall and was wearing a black balaclava and black clothing.

The spokesman added that police are investigating whether the incident is linked to a similar robbery nearby at 10.40pm Sunday when a pizza delivery driver was approached in the same way by two men wearing dark-coloured clothes.

Det Ch Insp Mark Hutcheon said: "This was a traumatic experience for both delivery drivers."

Anyone with information about either robbery is urged to contact police on 01732 379217 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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