London teenagers charged after reported robbery at Bluewater shopping centre bus station
17:57, 19 February 2020
updated: 18:51, 19 February 2020
Two teenagers have been charged following a reported robbery at Bluewater shopping centre.
A pair of teenage boys are each said to have had a luxury bag stolen from them after being approached by a group of people at the centre's bus station at about 7.40pm on Monday.
A phone was also allegedly swiped from one victim, but no injuries were sustained.
The suspects, two boys from London who are aged 16 and 17, had both been arrested by 8.20pm following a search of the area.
Following further inquiries in custody, each boy was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery.
Both were remanded in custody to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court today.
At the hearing, the 16-year-old admitted the offences and has been remanded in custody to appear at Medway Youth Court on a date to be determined.
The 17-year-old denied the offences and was bailed to attend Medway Youth Court on Tuesday, March 25.
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