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/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">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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