Woman Assaulted Near Beaconsfield Road – Suspect Arrested

A woman was attacked while walking near Beaconsfield Road at around 11pm on Sunday, 27 February 2022. A man approached her on a footpath and assaulted her.

Quick-Thinking Bystander Scares Off Attacker

Thankfully, a member of the public stepped in, forcing the man to flee towards the railway underpass. The victim escaped without injury.

47-Year-Old Arrested Over Assault

Police arrested a 47-year-old man with no fixed address on Tuesday morning, 1 March. He remains in custody as investigations continue.

Witnesses Urged to Come Forward

Anyone with information is urged to contact kent-police/">Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/38326/22.

Alternatively, you can report tips anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555111 or via their website.

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