Detectives appeal for witnesses following assault in Maidstone

Offence took place at 5pm on 4 January in Northumberland Road

Detectives from Maidstone police station are appealing for witnesses to an assault that left a man with a broken arm.

The incident is reported to have occurred at around 5pm on 4 January in Northumberland Road, Maidstone. A man in his 40s was assaulted near the parade of shops. Having put his arms up to protect himself, the victim later required treatment to a broken arm.

Dark jogging bottoms

The suspect is described as being a white man aged between 16-18 years of age, of medium build, around 5ft 6in in height, and was wearing a white top, dark jogging bottoms and white trainers.

Contact us

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC Claire Rumens at Kent Police by calling 101, quoting crime reference YY/260/13. Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Posted on: 15 January 2013