A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery involving a teenager in...

Published: 10:55 am September 13, 2024
Updated: 12:15 am June 18, 2025
Teenager Arrested on Suspicion of Robbery in Gillingham

A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery involving a teenager in Gillingham.

The victim had arranged to sell a pair of earbuds and went to Trafalgar Street at around 9:30pm on Monday, 9 September 2024. Upon arrival, the victim was reportedly threatened with a knife by the offender, who then stole both the earbuds and the victim’s mobile phone.

Following police enquiries, officers arrested the 16-year-old boy at approximately 1:40am on Thursday, 12 September. He has since been released on bail pending further investigation, with a return date set for Friday, 12 December.

Police are continuing their enquiries into the incident and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

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