Two teenagers have been arrested after a robbery at Chislehurst Railway station.

On Saturday, February 10, more officers were called to help a British Transport Police officer who had witnessed a robbery at around 3.20pm.

The BTP officer had detained a suspect following a chase at the station.

More police arrived on scene and a 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Police carried out further searches of the area and also arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the incident.

Both boys have been bailed whilst the investigation continues.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Chislehurst railway station just before 3.20pm on Saturday (10 February) to assist an off-duty British Transport Police (BTP) officer that had witnessed a robbery and detained an individual following a chase.

“Officers from BTP and the Metropolitan Police Service attended and a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

“Further searches of the area took place, and a 13-year-old boy was also arrested in connection. Both individuals have been bailed while enquiries continue.”