Armed police attend robbery report at Dumpton Post Office

Dumpton Post Office

Police, including armed officers, were called to Dumpton Post Office this morning (August 3) to reports of a robbery.

Two men, reportedly armed with a knife, threatened staff and stole cash from the till.

Police were called in at 6.42am. Two men have since been arrested and are in custody.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police is investigating a report of a robbery at a post office in Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs.

“Patrols, including armed officers, were called to the premises at 6.42am on Saturday 3 August, after two men allegedly armed with a knife, threatened staff and stole cash from the till.

“The suspects left the scene on a moped and two men have since been arrested and taken into custody.”

An investigation is underway and anyone with information that may assist should call 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/129449/24.