Midnight Mayhem: Young Couple Assaulted After Shady Exchange on High Street
Blow-Up Leads to Brutal Attack
The drama unfolded just after midnight on Saturday, 14 May 2022. A man and woman in their 20s were involved in a heated verbal spat with an unknown woman. After the exchange, the duo continued walking down the road—only to be ambushed moments later.
Attackers Storm Out of Land Rover
A black Land Rover Freelander pulled up nearby, and four men jumped out. That’s when the man and woman were viciously assaulted. The woman escaped with minor injuries, but the man suffered serious facial wounds and was rushed to hospital.
Police Hunt for Witnesses
Kent Police are combing the area and reviewing all CCTV footage. They want anyone who was around the high street at the time—especially anyone who spotted suspicious activity—to come forward.
- Call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/91370/22.
- Alternatively, report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
