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Two teenagers attacked for mobile phones in Woodlands Park, Gravesend

Two teenagers were reportedly attacked for their mobile phones while sat on a park bench.

The pair, a boy and a girl, were sitting in Woodlands Park, Gravesend, at around 7.30pm on May 30 when they were approached by two men.

Woodlands Park, Gravesend, where the incident is reported to have taken place.
Woodlands Park, Gravesend, where the incident is reported to have taken place.

One of the men is alleged to have stolen the boy’s mobile phone and then smashed the girl’s phone on the floor.

It was then reported the girl was hit around the back of the head.

The suspects then fled the scene and the boy’s phone was found damaged on the ground in Portland Avenue.

Witnesses to the incident are now being sought by officers investigating the incident.

Both suspects are described as black and aged between 18 and 20 years old.

One was wearing a bright red tracksuit with white stripes down the arms. He also had a black cloth face mask.

The second man was wearing a black tracksuit with the hood up. His hair is thought to have tied in plaits and his facial hair is described as being patchy.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police’s appeal line on 01474 366149, quoting 46/92573/21.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form available via this link

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