Man Savagely Attacked After Encounter in Borough – Police Hunt Two Suspects
Casual Walk Turns Violent
At around 4.10pm on Monday, January 9, 2023, a man and woman were strolling through the Borough when two males approached them asking for a lighter. The pair ignored them and kept walking.
Attack Outside Fast Food Spot
They stopped in front of a fast food restaurant, only to be confronted again as they left. This time, violence erupted. The man was brutally assaulted, suffering serious facial injuries. He needed urgent hospital treatment.
Suspects Flee Toward Canterbury City Centre
Witnesses saw the assailants run off toward 123.