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Rochester man arrested after incidents at Pentagon Centre, Chatham

17:47, 17 June 2023

updated: 13:45, 19 June 2023

A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself to one woman and sexually assaulting another.

Detectives are searching for the victims of the two reported incidents at a shopping centre in Chatham.

A man has been arrested after the alleged incidents at the Pentagon Centre in Chatham
A man has been arrested after the alleged incidents at the Pentagon Centre in Chatham

Officers were called following the two separate incidents, involving different victims, at the Pentagon Centre between 5.30pm and 6pm yesterday (Friday, June 17).

A man is reported to have forcibly touched one woman inappropriately over her clothing.

He is also alleged to have exposed himself to another before causing damage to a taxi.

Police units attended the scene and arrested a 37-year-old man from Rochester in connection to the offences.

The suspect was later bailed to return to the police station, pending further investigation

Both women left the scene before police attended and officers are keen to hear from them by calling 101 or online at www.kent.police.uk/report

Anyone else who saw either incident is encouraged to call the appeal line on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/107170/23.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.

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