Speedy Arrest Over Horsmonden Copper Cable Heist
A man has been snapped up just hours after a daring theft of copper wiring that cut broadband and phone lines for homes and businesses in Horsmonden.
Police Track Suspect’s Moves
Kent Police swung into action at 4.40 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, following reports of crime in progress. Thieves had targeted heavy-duty copper wiring from an electrical unit on Horsmonden Road.
Suspect Nabbed in Canterbury
- Officers traced the suspicious car linked to the heist.
- The vehicle was stopped in Canterbury around 6.15 a.m.
- A 25-year-old man from Margate was arrested for theft.
The quick police response helped bring the alleged culprit into custody within two hours, keeping the local community’s vital communication links safe—well, for now.
