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Arrest made after 5-year-old boy and father 'threatened' in park in Brickfield Road in Barham

18:54, 17 March 2019

updated: 11:47, 19 March 2019

An 15-year-old has been arrested after a man and his son was threatened in a park.

Police were called to Brickfield Road in Barham at around 4.30pm yesterday.

A man suffered a hand injury after allegedly being threatened with a knife. His five-year-old son was also threatened but unhurt.

A person has been arrested. Stock picture (7816772)
A person has been arrested. Stock picture (7816772)

Officers attended the scene and searched the area but the suspect left before they arrived.

A 15-year-old from Herne Bay was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of affray and assault, but has been released on bail until April 11.

Detectives are continuing to ask witnesses or anyone with information to call the appeal line on 01843 222289, quoting crime reference 46/49867/19.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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