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Maidstone: Appeal after knife-point robbery in Mote Park

Police are trying to trace a suspect who reportedly robbed a man at knife-point in Maidstone's Mote Park.

The 27-year-old victim told officers he was forced to hand over £40 in the incident, which happened between midnight and 12.30am last Saturday.

He reported that he was watching the stars near a footbridge that crosses the lake when a man approached him and pulled out a knife.

Police have released an e-fit of the suspect
Police have released an e-fit of the suspect

After handing over the money, the robber ran away into the trees.

Officers have now released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who was wearing a grey hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms and dirty white Adidas trainers.

Mote Park, where the robbery took place
Mote Park, where the robbery took place

Anyone with information should call the appeal line on 01622 604100 quoting reference YY/15753/15, or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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