Officers are seeing to identify a witness who is believed to have filmed a violent assault in Herne Bay on their mobile phone.
A woman was injured following the assault, which happened in a parked car on Monday 27 March 2023. The incident took place between 6pm and 7pm as the car was stationary in Mortimer Street. It is alleged the victim had opened a door of the black Peugeot and was repeatedly punched by a man known to her, who had been standing in the street.
On Wednesday 29 March, a 32-year-old man from Herne Bay was arrested and taken into custody The assault is believed to have been filmed by passer-by, and police are urging anyone with information to contact them.
If you can assist the investigation call Kent Police on 01227 868983 or email [email protected], quoting reference 46/56929/23. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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