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Hunt for flasher who knocked on window


A CCTV image has been released of a man police want to talk to after a flasher exposed himself in front of a child inMaidstone. Detectives believe this man may


have important information about the incident. A statement from Kent Police


said: “It is alleged a man exposed himself at the window of a prop- erty in Old Tovil Road, as a child was sitting alone in a room with the curtains open. “The offence is said to have taken


place at about 8.40pm on May 11 2018, after the suspect knocked on thewindowandwaved, in order to gain the victim’s attention.” Kent Police havemade a number


of enquiries since the incident, in- cluding visiting businesses and speaking to neighbours and local residents. The statement added: “Recent


checks for CCTV in the local area have also been carried out and de- tectives are now able to release an image of a man who they believe


may be able to assist with the in- vestigation.” Detective Inspector Ian Wadey


said: “Crimes of this nature are ex- tremely rare inKent.However, this incident will no doubt have been very distressing for the young per- son and their family. “We are continuing to do all we


can to identify any potential sus- pects or witnesses who may have


important information. We are hopeful someonewill recognise the person in this image, which is an important line of enquiry.” Anyone with information is


asked to call the appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference YY/016164/18. Alternatively, they can contact the independent char- ityCrimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via the anonymous online form at www.crimestop- pers-uk.org


Blaze at barn


FIVE fire engines and crews tack- led a mystery barn fire near Ul- combe in the early hours of July 2. They were sent to a farmbuild-


ing at Pye Corner at about 1.40am and spent more than three hours putting out the blaze. Foam was used to prevent the


flames spreading to adjoining structures. Therewere no reported injuries and the cause is not known.


downsmail.co.uk Concert delay


THE Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone cancelled amajor production on the same night asEnglandplayedin the World Cup semi-final. Tonight’s the Night choir show-


case of songs fromscreen and stage will go ahead in the autumn. The theatre said its proximity to


the town’s bar and restaurant area may have created too much distur- bance for performers and audience. A spokesman said: “We want to


give our choir every chance to pro- duce an excellent performance, so the show will be postponed until September.”


Fields access


OAKWOOD Park Community Group has progressed plans to rein- state public access to playing fields. St Augustine Academy and Oak-


wood ParkGrammar School fenced off the area amid concerns about dogmess and security. The group has become a charity


and obtained lottery funding to pay for securitymeasures.


Special showing THE Incredibles 2 will be screened particularly for austistic people at The Odeon, Barker Road, Maid- stone, at 10.30amon July 22.


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