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Teen attacked and robbed on Triangle bus in Canterbury
12:14, 02 August 2022
updated: 15:07, 02 August 2022
A teenage boy needed hospital treatment after being assaulted on a bus in Canterbury.
He was robbed of his mobile phone, AirPod headphones and glasses during the attack.
The Triangle bus had stopped at Westgate Towers when the two passengers turned on the victim.
A member of the public intervened to stop the assault, before the suspects left the bus.
Police are now appealing for witnesses of the robbery, which happened at about 3pm last Wednesday, to come forward.
Detectives also want to speak to the person who intervened.
The victim and suspects involved in the attack are believed to be known to each other.
Witnesses should call police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/144880/22.
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