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Ramsgate: Man arrested following report of attempted robbery at Betfred in Harbour Street

A man has been arrested after betting shop staff were verbally abused in a reported attempted robbery.

Police were called to the Betfred shop in Ramsgate's Harbour Street yesterday after a man reportedly leant over the counter to try and take money from the till between 5pm and 5.15pm.

A 52-year-old from Ramsgate was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and is in police custody.

Betfred shop in Harbour Street, Ramsgate. Picture: Google street views (3591314)
Betfred shop in Harbour Street, Ramsgate. Picture: Google street views (3591314)

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to phone police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/47283/18.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555111.

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