Woman Attacked Inside Car in Leysdown-on-Sea
Police are hunting witnesses after a woman in her 40s was violently assaulted inside a car on Leysdown Road, Leysdown-on-Sea. The shocking attack happened around 9pm on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
Multiple Punches in Front Passenger Seat
The victim was seated in the front passenger seat of a white Peugeot 308 when the driver reportedly launched the brutal attack, landing multiple punches. The car then sped off but soon crashed into a bollard and a fence a short distance away.
The man behind the assault fled before cops arrived but has since been released on bail as the investigation continues.
Police Seek Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
PC Lydia Edwards from Kent Police’s Vulnerability Investigation Team is calling for anyone who saw the attack to step forward — especially those near a local pub close to the scene. “We believe there were people nearby who may have witnessed the assault,” she said.
She added: “Drivers with dashcam footage or residents with CCTV are urged to check recordings and help our enquiry.”
How to Help the Investigation
- If you have any info, call Kent Police on 01795 419119, quoting reference 46/19595/24.
- To stay anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their online form.
Your tip could be vital in bringing the attacker to justice.
