Man in His 70s Assaulted After Confronting Teens in Westgate
A man in his seventies was attacked between 5pm and 5.45pm on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, after confronting a group of four youngsters in a communal area of a residential building on Canterbury Road, Westgate.
Suspects Flee After Second Person Steps In
The victim suffered head and foot injuries and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. The group of suspects scattered after being challenged by a second person on the scene.
Descriptions of the Four Suspects Released
- Suspect 1: Slim, white boy, 14 or 15 years old, about 5ft tall. Blonde curly hair. Wearing a black hooded top, dark trousers, and black and white trainers.
- Suspect 2: Slim white male in his 20s. Hooded top pulled tight around his face.
- Suspect 3: Mixed race boy, 14 or 15, stocky build. Light blue hooded top. Short hair shaved at the sides.
- Suspect 4: White girl of similar age with long brown hair.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Information
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police are urgently seeking anyone who saw the incident, has information, or recognises any of the suspects from the e-fit to come forward. Contact them on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/23933/23.
