Gravesend Assaults Spark Police Hunt for Witnesses
Police are on the lookout for witnesses after two violent attacks rocked Gravesend. The first happened around 9.30pm in Medhurst Crescent, where a man claims he was racially abused and then punched repeatedly in the head by a gang of youths.
Second Attack Turns Violent in Valley Drive
Minutes later, a man and woman were assaulted by what’s believed to be the same group in Valley Drive. The male victim confronted the gang after they damaged his car. He was then attacked with a glass bottle and a wooden stick.
The woman stepped in to calm things down but was struck by two members of the gang. The suspects, three boys and two girls, fled the scene before police arrived.
Suspect Descriptions Released
- The two girls: slim build, about 5ft 4in tall, wearing black coats. One has long blonde hair; the other brunette with a ponytail. Both speak with local accents.
- The boys: one medium build with brown hair, wearing jeans and a jacket; another taller, wearing a brown top; the last is short, slim, and sporting a baseball cap.
Police Appeal for Information
The attacks happened on 12 April 2021. kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police have launched enquiries and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you saw anything or have information about these incidents, please call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 46/60739/21.
