Terrifying attack in Canterbury: Man beaten and robbed on Kingsmead Road
Man assaulted after refusing to hand over cash
Between 11pm and midnight on Saturday, 19 November 2022, a man in his 20s was walking down Kingsmead Road, away from Northgate, when two attackers confronted him. They demanded money. When he refused, they savagely knocked him to the ground and repeatedly kicked and stamped on him. The victim’s pockets were searched, but nothing was stolen.
Police release e-fits of suspects
Officers have issued computer-generated images of two men wanted in connection with the attempted robbery. Both are described as slim white males, about 6 feet tall, wearing jeans, jumpers, and coats. One has blonde hair, the other brunette.
Victim suffers serious injuries
The victim sustained serious facial injuries that required hospital treatment following the brutal attack.
Help police catch these thugs
Police urge anyone who recognises either man in the e-fits or who has private CCTV or dashcam footage from the area on that night to come forward.
- Contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/224707/22.
- Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or submit tips online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
