Find local news in Kent

Home   Medway   News   Article

Arriva suspends services in Walderslade after buses 'shot at by air rifle'

07:54, 08 February 2020

updated: 09:36, 08 February 2020

Three buses have been targeted by vandals who it is feared used an air rifle to smash a number of windows.

Arriva was forced to suspend some of its services last night after the vehicles were damaged in Walderslade.

The buses were targeted in Walderslade Road
The buses were targeted in Walderslade Road

Police have been informed following the incident, which happened outside the Poachers Pocket pub in Walderslade Road.

In a social media post last night, Arriva said the 177 and 176 services were immediately suspended "due to a potential air rifle incident".

A spokesman said: "We can confirm there was a vandalism incident last night on three buses in the Chatham area - and there is now a police investigation into this.

"Some services were suspended last night due to this issue, but all services are running as normal today.”

Police have been contacted for comment.

To get the latest updates on ongoing cases, police appeals and criminals put behind bars, click here.

Read more: All the latest news from Medway

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More