On the 21st of March 2025, officers from the Tunbridge Wells neighbourhood task force were alerted to reports of male acting inappropriately towards a female at a bar in Tunbridge wells. The male was ejected from the bar and local CCTV operators managed to monitor his movements until he was intercepted by police. The male was subsequently arrested for sexual touching. 

Kent Police and the Community Safe Town partnership are committed to ensuring Tunbridge Wells is a safe environment for women and girls to work and socialise without fear of harassment, violence or abuse of any kind. Any offences reported to us will be taken seriously and anyone who feels they have been a victim of such behaviour should not hesitate to contact us.