A suspect has been arrested after a moped rider was filmed smashing a mobile phone from a pensioner's hand.

The incident reportedly happened along Central Parade in Herne Bay at about 11am on July 8 when the witness was trying to record the rider's actions, prompting a police manhunt.

Inquiries to identify the person responsible were carried out.

On Tuesday, a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted criminal damage, taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, and possession of cannabis.

He was later arrested again for causing criminal damage to a custody cell.

The man was interviewed and released on bail with conditions, pending further enquiries.

Insp Paul Stoner of Canterbury Community Safety Unit said: “Tackling antisocial behaviour is one of the key focuses of Kent Police’s ongoing Safer Summer initiative as we know the damaging effect issues such as nuisance riding can have on law-abiding residents.

“We know the damaging effect issues such as nuisance riding can have on law-abiding residents ...”

“We investigate all incidents reported to us and take proportionate action to address the concerns raised, which in certain cases will result in us making arrests and placing people before the courts.

“Anyone who wishes to report antisocial behaviour in their area can do so online at www.kent.police.uk/report. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”