Two Arrested After Canterbury Man Suffers Head Injury in Brutal Assault

Two Arrested After Brutal Canterbury Assault

Two men are in police custody after a serious attack rocked Canterbury late last month. At around 10pm on Friday, 23 March, a man in his 50s was assaulted as he climbed into a vehicle in Oaten Hill Place.

Victim Suffers Head Injury

The victim, also in his 50s, suffered a head injury in the attack and was rushed to hospital for urgent treatment.

Chartham Men Held Then Released

Officers arrested a 20-year-old and a 50-year-old man, both from Chartham, on Thursday, 28 June. They were held on suspicion of assault but have since been released pending further inquiries.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Kent Police are urging anyone who saw the assault or has information to come forward. Call 01843 222289 and quote reference ZY/14942/18.

Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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