Catapults Seized Following Reports in Ashford

Kent Police attended reports of youths using catapults and causing damage to property in the Littlebrook Close area of Ashford.
 

Three juveniles were detained—two males from the Repton and Challock areas respectively, and a female from the Willesborough area and officers seized three catapults.
 

Our Child Centred Policing Team will engage with those involved to consider appropriate investigative and diversionary outcomes.
 

Thank you to residents who continue to report incidents. Your information helps us identify those responsible and take action. We understand the concern this behaviour causes and will continue to patrol the area and pursue appropriate enforcement where necessary.
 

Please continue to report anti-social behaviour or incidents involving catapults via the Kent Police website at Report a Crime or Incident or by calling 101.
 

Always call 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.