Arrest made after reports of indecent behaviour in Chatham

Kent Police announced the arrest on social media, stating that officers had detained a suspect after receiving reports of indecent behaviour in the Medway town. Kent Police said officers were called to the incidents in Ordnance Street, Chatham, during the early evening of Thursday 15 October 2026. It is alleged a man exposed himself, made inappropriate comments towards several women and assaulted one of them after she told him to go away. A 25-year-old man from Medway was arrested and has been conditionally bailed while the investigation is completed. Officers would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 6pm and 8pm.