Man Breaks In, Smashes TV, and Bashes Cops in Shocking Ruskin Grove Burglary
Burglar Crashes Into Home Uninvited
On Monday, June 27, 2022, a man showed up unannounced at a known address in Ruskin Grove. After knocking, he barged inside without permission.
Chaos Inside: TV Smashed and Items Stolen
Once inside, the suspect reportedly trashed a television before nicking belongings and making his escape.
Arrest Turns Violent
Police raced to the scene and tracked down a suspicious man. During the arrest, he allegedly assaulted two officers — both at the scene and later at the police station.
Charged and Remanded
Identified as 28-year-old Harry Smith, with no fixed address, he faces charges for burglary, criminal damage, double assault on emergency workers, and breaching a restraining order.
Smith appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on June 29 and was remanded to Maidstone Crown Court for a hearing on Thursday, July 7.
