Two Men Brutally Attacked on Ramsgate Seafront After Trying to Stop Bike Theft
Police are hunting witnesses after a violent assault on Ramsgate seafront ended with two men hurt following a bike theft attempt.
Violence Erupts Over Stolen Bike
The trouble kicked off between 7pm and 8pm on Monday 19 July 2021. The victims tried to stop a gang nicking a bicycle from a man on Harbour Parade, near Kent Place’s pedestrian zone.
One victim, a man in his thirties, was hit with a bottle. The other, in his twenties, was knocked to the ground and stamped on. The attackers fled towards a beach slip by Marina Esplanade after a group of motorcyclists stepped in to help.
Police Seek Cyclist Witness and Any Dashcam Footage
Both victims were rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
Officers want to speak to the cyclist who managed to leave the scene on his bike without trouble.
If you saw what happened or have phone or dashcam footage, call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/127855/21.
You can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or using the online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
