Stone-Throwing Chaos Hits Medway Cars
Police are cracking down after a spate of stone-throwing attacks on vehicles in Medway. Between 14 and 18 February 2020, multiple cars were targeted in Strood town centre, sparking alarm across the community.
Dispersal Order Launched to Stop Troublemakers
A tough dispersal order will be in place from 3pm to 9pm on Thursday 20 February. Officers and PSCOs are empowered to stop anyone caught causing anti-social behaviour and move them on. This follows a similar operation on 19 February, when four youths were caught on CCTV hurling stones in Chatham town centre.
Youths Caught, Parents Notified – Investigation Underway
The four teens had their details taken, were dispersed, and their parents informed. Police investigations are ongoing.
Inspector Warns Parents: Stone Throwing Is Dangerous
“Since 14 February there have been seven reports of young people throwing stones at vehicles in Medway retail parks and town centres,” said Inspector Matthew Burbeck of Medway Community Safety Unit. “Extra patrols have already seen us stop and speak to several youths behaving anti-socially.”
“I urge parents to remind their children about the serious dangers of throwing stones at cars. It can cause injury and upheaval.”
“Anti-social behaviour might be a minority problem but it hits the entire community hard. Please keep reporting concerns by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.”
