Vehicles damaged along A2 in Kent - police seeking dashcam footage

Police think 'projectiles' were fire from catapults near Darenth

A2 near Darenth, Dartford
Author: Kat WrightPublished 9th Nov 2024

Kent police want to hear from witnesses and dashcam footage after several vehicles were damaged on the A2 near Darenth.

Windows and bodywork were reportedly struck by objects fired from an area adjacent to the carriageway, at around 5.50pm on Thursday 7 November 2024.

Nobody has been arrested at this stage and a ball bearing has been recovered for forensic examination.

District Commander, Chief Inspector Will Lay, said:

‘It is fortunate that nobody was injured as a result of this incident. We initially thought catapults may have been used to launch the projectiles but are keeping an open mind as to how the damage was caused.

'An investigation is now underway. Officers are appealing to anybody who was travelling on the A2 between the M25 and Bean Lane, or on other roads in the area, to contact us if they saw anybody acting suspiciously. Motorists with dashcam are also asked to check for relevant footage.’

Anyone with information, is urged to call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/189304/24.

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