Two charged after alleged robbery in Kent

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Two suspects have been charged after a pensioner was reportedly attacked in Rainham

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A man and a woman have been charged after an elderly woman was reportedly robbed, Kent Police said.

Officers said the victim, in her 90s, was approached and then allegedly assaulted as her handbag was stolen.

It happened in Rainham High Street at about 13:00 GMT on Monday.

The two suspects were arrested about three hours later.

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