Police pounced fast after two armed robberies rattled Ashford on Boxing Day.
Boxing Day Blitz: Two Shops Targeted
On the morning of Friday, 26 December 2025, officers scrambled to two separate raids at shops on Hythe Road and St Katherine’s Crescent, Sellinge. A man stormed in both stores, flashing what police believe was a firearm. He made off with cash and a haul of cigarettes.
Quick Catch: Armed Man Nabbed Same Day
Armed officers wasted no time. They arrested a 39-year-old man from Lyminge just hours later. During the swoop, police seized a BB gun and recovered the stolen cash.
Probe Continues as Suspect Held
The suspect remains in custody as police dig deeper into the brazen Boxing Day raids. More updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
