Four People attacked in Broadstairs

Police Officers are investigating a disturbance in which four people were assaulted in the Broadstairs area appealing for witnesses to come forward. Kent Police was called to a disturbance in Harbour Street at 3.37pm on Sunday 6 May. It was reported a group of people were involved in an altercation on the beach by Viking Bay before they dispersed into surrounding streets. Police attended the scene and a man in his 20s was found with an injury to his face, who attended a local hospital as a precaution. Following enquiries, it was reported a further three men had been assaulted during the incident, one of which, a man in his 50s, had sustained cuts and bruises to his face. Two 18-year-old men from Rochester were arrested, one for affray and the other for assault. They have been released on police bail until 18 May pending further enquiries. Anyone who saw the disturbance and has information which could assist officers, is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/024743/18. Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. ENDS