Baseball Bat Gang Assaults Man in Strood

Police are hunting witnesses after a brutal attack on a 19-year-old in Strood.

Violent Incident on Canal Road

The assault happened at around 11pm on Saturday, 8 October 2022. A group of men, some wielding baseball bats, reportedly set upon the teenager.

The victim suffered a nasty cut to his head and had to rush to hospital for treatment.

Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage

Detective Sergeant Hannah Brown said: “This was a violent assault and we have been completing enquiries to identify those responsible. It is understood some of the suspects arrived at the scene and left in a dark Ford Fiesta, and we are appealing for any witnesses to contact us.

“We are also asking residents with CCTV and drivers with dashcam to check for footage that may assist our investigation.”

How You Can Help

  • If you have information, call kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police on 123.

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