Man Attacked with Metal Object at Lydd Music Festival
Kent police are hunting witnesses after a man in his twenties was seriously injured at the Dream Valley festival in Lydd.
Brutal Assault at Dream Valley Festival
The victim was reportedly struck with a metal object, believed to be a gas canister, during an altercation while dancing in one of the tents on Saturday, May 28, 2022, between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. The attack left him with severe facial injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
“Enquiries with the victim, witnesses, and event organisers are ongoing to confirm further details of the assault, and we are now appealing for anyone who attended the festival and witnessed this assault to come forward,” said PC Daniel Sains.
“Anyone who may have been filming in the tents around that time and has footage that could help is also encouraged to contact us.”
How to Help
- Contact Kent Police on 01843 222289. Quote case number 46/105321/22.
- Call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or fill out the online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
