Two Men Accused of Groping Woman Near River Medway Footpath
At around 4.30pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, a woman was reportedly touched inappropriately while walking along a footpath beside the River Medway. The incident happened between Clifford Way and the Tovil footbridge.
Police say two men, described as black and aged between 23 and 25, are responsible. One was slim, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, wearing black trousers and a top. The other was stocky, around 6 feet tall, dressed entirely in black.
PC James Cregan urged locals to help: “We’ve been following up forensic leads and CCTV footage. Residents with doorbell cameras or home security near the area who haven’t spoken to us yet should come forward. Any info could be vital.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/94707/22. You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555111.
County Lines Crackdown: Multiple Drug Dealers Busted in Kent
Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team have been busy hitting hard on drugs networks in the region this year.
- In January 2022, a phone linked to the notorious ‘Mikey’ line was seized in Margate, aiding police in tracking heroin and crack cocaine deals.
- Courtney Cann, 28, of Beechfield Road, Catford, was caught on CCTV using the phone to coordinate drug deals. He was arrested on March 11, admitted involvement, and was swiftly sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court.
- Aaron Clark, 26, with no fixed address, was charged over the ‘Koby’ line in Medway for dealing heroin and crack cocaine.
- Jannai Johnson, 25, from Aylesford, faced charges related to the ‘Ritchie’ line for supplying and possessing crack cocaine and heroin.
- Investigations into the ‘Milo’ line in Ramsgate led to the arrest and bail of a 42-year-old woman, a 40-year-old woman, and a 17-year-old boy.
Police Vow to Smash County Lines Drug Gangs
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Talboys of the County Lines and Gangs Team warned: “The same people involved in county lines are often linked to violent and acquisitive crimes across Kent. We are determined to disrupt these gangs at every turn and prosecute their members.”
He praised the team’s work in tracking and arresting dealers like Cann, stressing the importance of taking dangerous drug networks off the streets to protect communities and families from the devastation drugs cause.
