Girl has hair 'set on fire' with lighter at Woodlands Park, in Gravesend
12:37, 12 April 2019
updated: 10:30, 29 April 2019
A father has warned others to be vigilant after her daughter's hair was 'set on fire' by youngsters.
The girl was at Woodlands Park, in Wrotham Road, Gravesend, on Wednesday when a young boy allegedly ran up behind her and set fire to her hair with a lighter.
Police are currently investigating the incident.
The father took to Facebook to air her concerns and warn others parents of what had happened.
He added: "She is okay and didn't get hurt, but is mortified about her hair.
"I got a name and reported to police."
Police spokesman James Walker said: "We received a report that a boy singed a girl’s hair with a lighter in Woodlands Park at around 5.20pm on Wednesday April 10.
"Initial inquiries are underway."
