Appeal Following Tunbridge Wells Assault

Information is needed following a serious assault

Kent Police is appealing for information following a serious assault in Tunbridge Wells.

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance in Sherwood Way at around 7.10pm on Friday 19 July 2024.

Patrols attended the scene where enquiries identified a man had been conveyed to hospital before their arrival.

The victim, who is in his 40s, received treatment for injuries and has since been discharged.

Arrests

Later the same evening, a local 40-year-old woman and two boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of assault. They were subsequently bailed to return to the police station on 7 October, pending further enquiries.

An investigation is underway into the incident and officers are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police, to contact them.

Anyone with information should call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/119903/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or you can complete their online form on their website.

Source: Kent Police

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