Knife Crime Horror in Kent: Teen Mugs Threatened at Gunpoint for £10
Terrifying Hold-Up in Broad Daylight
At around 5.25pm on Tuesday 31 October 2023, a teenage boy was rocked by a chilling threat. A suspect, brandishing what looked like a weapon, demanded cash. The terrified teen handed over £10.
Kent Police Act Fast, Arrest Suspect on Scene
Officers rushed to the scene after receiving reports from locals. They quickly arrested a man and seized an imitation firearm believed to have been used in the scare.
Man Charged Over Armed Robbery
Esmatullah Sharfi, 31, with no fixed address, now faces serious charges of robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Legal Drama Unfolds
Sharfi appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 2 November. He was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing set for 4 December at canterbury/" title="Canterbury" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Canterbury Crown Court.
