Man arrested after postboxes painted gold in Dartford

Detectives have arrested a man after a number of postboxes were painted gold in Kent.

Police say the majority of incidents took place in the Temple Hill area of Dartford between Wednesday 31 January and Monday 5 February.

Officers investigating the criminal damage incidents released a CCTV image and were on foot patrol in Oldfield Place.

They arrested a man who matched the description of the suspect, who remains in custody while enquiries continue.

Siobhan Rowe, of the Dartford Community Safety Unit, said: "Our officers have been working closely with the Royal Mail after several postboxes were covered in paint."

Anyone with information is urged to call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/19948/24.You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.

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