He was not violent, threatening, or trying to run away. Despite this, the officer immediately put him in handcuffs and carried out a search.
Our son was frightened and distressed. During the incident, I asked the officer to send me the stop‑and‑search record…
It is with an extreme heavy heart that I have come to the decision to share this information. Yesterday, on the 25/05/2026, my 12‑year‑old son was stopped, handcuffed, and searched by a Kent Police officer in Sevenoaks after briefly touching and playing with a loose stop sign.