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Ramsgate: Police appeal for witnesses following attempted robbery in Windmill Avenue

A man in his 90s was one of two men targeted by a masked man in an attempted robbery.

At around 6.10pm on Thursday, November 9, the victims - which also included a man in his 20s - were allegedly approached by a man armed with a knife at a residential property in Windmill Avenue, Ramsgate.

It was reported the man, who is black but was wearing a white face mask, threatened the two and demanded money.

Police attended. Pic: Stock pic
Police attended. Pic: Stock pic

Neither victim was injured during the incident and the man left empty handed.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

The suspect is described as a black man, with a medium build, around 6ft tall, and spoke with an English accent.

He was wearing a dark jumper and a white face mask.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/55281/17.

Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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