Two Men Accused of Sexual Assault Along River Medway Footpath
At around 4.30pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, a shocking incident unfolded on a footpath by the River Medway. Two men allegedly touched a woman inappropriately over her clothes while she walked between Clifford Way and the Tovil footbridge.
Suspects Described
- Both men are described as Black, aged between 23 and 25.
- One suspect stands 5ft 7in, slim build, wearing black trousers and a green top.
- The second is 6ft tall, stocky, dressed all in black.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
PC James Cregan urged locals to come forward: “We’re investigating numerous leads, including forensic and CCTV evidence. Residents with doorbell cameras or security footage who haven’t yet contacted police should check their recordings for anything that could help.”
If you have information, contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/94707/22. Alternatively, you can report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555111 or via their online form.
County Lines Crackdowns Continue
The incident comes amid a broader Kent police crackdown on county lines drug gangs.
- In January and February 2022, County Lines and Gangs Team uncovered phone evidence linking the ‘Mikey’ line to heroin and crack cocaine deals in Margate.
- Suspect Courtney Cann, 28, from Catford, London, was caught on CCTV using the phone to arrange drug deals during train journeys.
- Cann was arrested on March 11 and later pleaded guilty at Canterbury Crown Court following swift justice.
- Other recent busts include Aaron Clark, 26, linked to the ‘Koby’ line, and Jannai Johnson, 25, tied to the ‘Ritchie’ line in Aylesford and Ramsgate, both charged with drug supply offences.
- The ‘Milo’ line in Ramsgate also saw arrests of two women and a 17-year-old boy under investigation.
Police Determined to Hit Gangs Hard
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Talboys of the County Lines and Gangs Team said: “Those involved in county lines are often also linked to violent and acquisitive crime in Kent. We’re committed to disrupting these gangs to spare users and families the misery drugs bring. Every arrest and charge counts towards safer communities.”
The Cann case highlights the meticulous policing efforts behind jail sentences that keep dangerous drug dealers off Kent’s streets.
