Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious assault in Westerham that left a man in his 20s with a critical head injury.

Incident Details

The assault occurred on Friday, December 20, near the High Street, at Fullers Hill next to the Westerham Club, shortly before midnight at around 11:50pm. Reports suggest the victim was punched following an earlier verbal altercation between two groups at the George and Dragon pub.

Emergency services attended the scene, and the victim was transported to a London hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Arrests

Five men have been arrested in connection with the incident. They have been bailed pending further enquiries as detectives continue their investigation.

Appeal for Information

Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward. Residents and businesses in the area, as well as drivers who may have been nearby, are asked to check for CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist in piecing together the events leading up to the assault.

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