Woman Hospitalised After Brutal Early Morning Attack in Maidstone

A woman in her 30s was left with head injuries after a vicious assault on Week Street, Maidstone, in the early hours of Saturday, 20 July 2019. The victim was reportedly kicked in the face by a man near the Station Road junction at around 3.50am.

Bystander Hurt Trying to Help

A passerby who tried to intervene also suffered minor injuries during the shocking attack. Police are now combing through CCTV footage to track down the attacker.

Police Seek Witnesses

Detectives believe several people were nearby and may have seen the assault unfold. Anyone with information or video evidence is urged to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/139345/19.

If you want to report anonymously, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or submit a tip online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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