Police are on high alert after a spooky encounter at Tonbridge Cemetery left a teenage girl shaken.
Girl Spot Three Men Sprinting – Feels Someone Grab Her
Just after 5pm on Monday 29 September 2025, a secondary school girl was walking her dog through Tonbridge Cemetery when three men suddenly charged from an entrance by 1 Road. The girl says she felt someone possibly grab her arm. Terrified, she ran toward the 1 Avenue exit and reached home safely. Her family quickly alerted Kent Police.
Police Hunting for Witnesses and CCTV
Detective Inspector Zara McAiney said:
“So far, we haven’t found any offences and there may be an innocent explanation. But we want to speak to anyone who was near the cemetery at that time. We’re asking locals to check doorbell cameras or CCTV for footage showing the girl or others arriving or leaving the cemetery.”
Ice Cream Van Rumours – Police Shut Them Down
Social media was abuzz with rumours about an ice cream van parked outside the cemetery being involved. DI McAiney firmly dismissed the claims:
“We’ve established the ice cream van is not linked in any way.”
Know Something? Contact Kent Police Now
If you witnessed anything or have footage, call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/169502/25. Your tip could be the key to cracking this eerie mystery.
