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Third man charged with robbery over alleged incident in Mercury Close, Rochester

16:06, 12 February 2021

updated: 12:30, 13 February 2021

Detectives have charged a third person following an alleged robbery.

Police were called at about 9.15pm on February 4 to a property in Mercury Close, Rochester.

Mercury Close in Rochester. Picture: Google Street View
Mercury Close in Rochester. Picture: Google Street View

The occupants told them items including money and computer consoles had been taken.

The suspects had left the scene but officers later stopped a car on the A2, near Bluewater.

Londoner Mahei Ahmad, 29, was arrested and charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a Class B drug, driving a vehicle with no licence and no insurance.

Mohammed Maow, 26, also from the capital, was charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a Class B drug.

Police revealed today that on Monday Thami Ngqobongwana, 28, Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, was charged with robbery.

Medway Magistrates' Court
Medway Magistrates' Court

He appeared before Maidstone Crown Court on Tuesday.

All three men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on March 8 .

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