Van threat in Dartford: Police hunt for witnesses after woman targeted

Three men in white van menace woman early morning

A woman was left shaken after three men in a white van threatened her on Highfield Road, Dartford, just before 6.30am on Wednesday, October 14.

The van pulled up near the junction with Vaughan Close. The occupants behaved in a threatening manner, but the victim escaped unharmed and ran from the scene.

Van described as tall with muddy wheel arches

The woman described the vehicle as a tall white van with noticeable mud stains on the wheel arches. Despite no injuries, police are taking the incident seriously.

Cash in: Police urge motorists to check dashcams

Kent Police are reviewing the case and want anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. They are particularly keen to hear from drivers on Highfield Road between 6am and 6.45am who may have captured the van on dashcams.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/184096/20.

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