The police rush to help the torchbearer
Gravesend: 17-year-old arrested after allegedly trying to take Olympic Torch
Friday, July 20, 2012
11:19 AM
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy who allegedly tried to grab the Olympic torch this morning in Rochester Road, Gravesend.
Police wrestle the 17-year-old while the Torch is steered away from the incidentThe incident happened at around 9.55am. The boy, who is from Gravesend, was arrested within seconds and is now in the custody of Kent Police.
No one was injured in the incident and the Torch continued on its way without disruption.
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