Knife-Wielding Suspect Causes Havoc in Ashford Town Centre

Ashford was rocked by early morning chaos as a man smashed property on High Street, Kent Police revealed.

Disturbance Sparks Police Call-Out

Just before 6am on Wednesday 19 August 2020, officers were called to reports of a disturbance. Doors to a local business were found damaged, sparking an investigation.

Lloyd Roberts Bailed on Multiple Charges

Lloyd Roberts, 42, from High Street, Ashford, faces several serious charges. They include possession of a knife in a public place, attempted criminal damage of a bench, criminal damage to a building, and using violence to break in.

Roberts appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on 20 August and was granted bail. He must return to maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on 18 September to face the music.

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