Knife Wielding Thug Caught in Strood After Daring Robbery!
Knife Threat in Broad Daylight
Kent Police acted fast after a man was threatened with a knife and robbed on Darnley Road last Friday around 5pm. The victim lost his coat, phone, and cash in the brazen attack.
Six Arrested Within 40 Minutes
Officers quickly tracked suspects to a nearby property, swooping in to arrest six people in under an hour. The stolen items were all recovered, boosting police confidence.
Charged, Bailed & Facing Court
- Isaac-Andrew Candler, 19, of Darnley Road, charged with robbery and carrying a knife. He’s been remanded and will appear at Maidstone Crown Court on 16 February.
- A 17-year-old boy (name withheld) also charged with robbery and bailed to return to Medway Magistrates’ Court on 2 February.
- Two more men, 19 and 18, plus two other 17-year-olds, remain under investigation but have been bailed pending further enquiries.
This lightning-fast police response sends a clear message: street crime in Strood won’t be tolerated!
