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Man threatened with knife at Eureka Leisure Park car park in Ashford

16:09, 03 November 2022

updated: 18:18, 03 November 2022

A vest-wearing yob threatened a man with a knife in a cinema car park.

Police are investigating following the incident on Ashford's Eureka Leisure Park, home to the town's Cineworld.

This computer-generated image has been released by police
This computer-generated image has been released by police

The suspect is alleged to have got out of a vehicle before threatening the victim who was sitting in the car park with some friends.

Officers say the victim does not know the man, who was with two other people in a car.

The driver of the car reportedly circled the group before the suspect got out of the passenger seat and threatened the victim with a knife.

The suspect is described as white, around 18 years old, five feet and eight inches tall and has blonde hair. He was wearing a white vest.

The incident was reported to have happened at about 9.45pm on Saturday, September 10.

The incident happened on Eureka Leisure Park, home to Ashford's Cineworld
The incident happened on Eureka Leisure Park, home to Ashford's Cineworld

Anyone who recognises the description, the man in the image or has any other information is urged to call 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/177111/22.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using their online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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