Man Arrested After Late-Night Assaults at The Vineyard Bar
Police are hunting witnesses after a man was arrested following reports of inappropriate behaviour and assaults at a popular bar.
What Went Down at The Vineyard?
The incident took place just after 1am on Saturday, 23 August, at The Vineyard on West Street.
kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police say a woman was touched over her clothes by a man inside the venue. Staff swiftly intervened and asked the suspect to leave, sparking a disturbance.
During the chaos, two members of staff were assaulted. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported.
Arrest Made, Police Continue Investigation
Officers arrived at the scene and arrested a 28-year-old local man on suspicion of assault and sexual assault. He has been bailed while inquiries continue.
Police Call for Witnesses
“An investigation is ongoing, and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have information that could help. If you were at The Vineyard on West Street during the early hours of 23 August and have not yet spoken to police, please get in touch.” – Kent Police spokesperson
Anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police on 01795 419119, quoting reference 46/146793/25. You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
