Officers have been investigating separate reports in the Allington area, involving a person who is...

Published: 1:55 pm May 15, 2024
Updated: 11:51 am October 8, 2025
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of reported incidents where women and a child have been approached in Maidstone

Officers have been investigating separate reports in the Allington area, involving a person who is said to have followed females and engaged them in unwanted conversation. These incidents are alleged to have happened between March and May 2024, in locations around Giddyhorn Lane and Poplar Grove.

On Tuesday 14 May, Kent Police issued an appeal for information and on the following day a 17-year-old boy was arrested and taken into custody.

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/73925/24. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form.

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