Kent Police swooped on two would-be burglars caught red-handed trying to break into a High Street pub in Rochester.

Early Morning Crackdown

Just after 4am on Wednesday 15 April 2026, cops received a tip-off about two men clambering on a pub roof, fiddling with a window.

Quick Action Nets Suspects

Officers on patrol quickly surrounded the building and ordered the suspects down. Within seven minutes, two suspects were in cuffs.

Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Burglary

  • 18-year-old from Sittingbourne
  • 21-year-old from Sheerness

Both remain in custody, facing charges of attempted burglary.

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