Police seek witnesses after vehicles hit by catapult fire on A2 in Darenth

Witnesses are being urged to get in touch with police after numerous vehicles were damaged by projectiles on the A2 near Darenth on Thursday (November 7). Windows and bodywork were hit by objects being fired from an area near the carriageway at around 5.50pm.

Officers from Kent Police were called to the scene and conducted a search, however no arrests have yet been made. A ball bearing has been recovered for forensic examination and though police initially suspected that a catapult had been used, investigating officers say they are now ‘keeping an open mind’ on how the vehicles were damaged.

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.

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“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 contact police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/189304/24. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.