Kent Police arrested a 36-year-old Kenyan national on suspicion of assault following an incident at Bluewater shopping centre in Dartford on Saturday, October 17. The arrest came after reports that a woman was assaulted inside the Apple Store at around 5pm.
Incident details
According to Kent Police, the man allegedly made inappropriate comments to a woman, pulled her hair, and touched her lower back over her clothing. The incident took place within the Apple Store at Bluewater, a major retail destination in Kent.
Prior to the reported assault, the same man is alleged to have approached three girls in the Marks and Spencer Food Hall and made inappropriate remarks. The sequence of events led to police being called to the scene on Saturday afternoon.
Arrest and custody
Officers attended the shopping centre and arrested the suspect, who remains in custody as enquiries continue. Kent Police have not released further details about the man's identity beyond his age and nationality.
The force has urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Witnesses or members of the public can contact police via the north Kent appeals line on 01474 366149, quoting reference number 46/172206/26.
Appeal for information
Kent Police are continuing their investigation and have asked for any additional information from the public to assist with their enquiries. The reference number for the case is 46/172206/26.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the suspect is still in police custody as officers work to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
