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Appeal after attempted robbery in Oxford Street, Whitstable

13:00, 03 September 2018

updated: 13:25, 03 September 2018

Two men were attacked by a group of teenagers who took their wallets in a town centre.

Police were called to Oxford Street in Whitstable just after 11.30pm on Saturday after the pair reported being assaulted.

They said they were stopped and asked for money by three men, who then attacked them and took their wallets.

The incident happened in Oxford Street, Whitstable. Picture: Google Street View
The incident happened in Oxford Street, Whitstable. Picture: Google Street View

When the gang looked inside the wallets and discovered they were empty, they dropped them and fled the scene.

The suspects were all white and aged 18 or 19. One was 5ft 8ins and was wearing a hooded tracksuit.

Another was about 5ft 6ins and was wearing a black jumper, while the third was 5ft 8ins and wearing a red jumper.

Witnesses are asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting 01-2086, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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