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Men charged after objects thrown from bridge and damage to vehicles in Wigmore and Hempstead

09:00, 13 August 2015

updated: 09:07, 13 August 2015

Two men have been charged after a one-day crimewave - which included objects being hurled from a bridge.

Police are keen to talk to motorists who saw objects being thrown from a bridge onto Hoath Way, but are also investigating damage to vehicles and anti-social behaviour in Wigmore Park; and assault and theft of alcohol from shops in Fairview Road and Hempstead Road.

Andrew Spencer, 24, of Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, has been charged with endangering a public highway; assaulting a constable in the execution of their duty; assault; two counts of criminal damage; shoplifting; using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment alarm or distress.

Police are appealing for witnesses.
Police are appealing for witnesses.

Curtis Pennells, 19, of Trench Road, Tonbridge, has been charged with endangering a public highway; shoplifting; using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment alarm or distress; attempted criminal damage.

Both men have been remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, August 21.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Robert Grieve on 01634 792209 and quote reference XY/026691/15.

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