Appeal after arrests made in Ashford assault

Witnesses and footage are sought by officers investigating an assault in Ashford.

Kent Police was called at 6.20pm on Thursday 2 October 2025 to a report of a disturbance involving a small group of people on The Street in Willesborough.

Investigation

It is alleged that two victims were assaulted by people known to them, who then left the scene in two separate vehicles.

Officers attended and one victim was taken to a local hospital, for treatment to injuries described as non life-threatening.

Arrests

Initial enquiries were completed and the following day, four arrests were made in connection with the incident.

Two men, aged 56 and 22, a 21 year old woman, and a 16 year old boy, all from the local area, were detained on suspicion of assault and taken into custody, where they remain pending further enquiries.

Appeal

An investigation is ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

Witnesses who have not yet spoken to officers, and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/170860/25.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or you can use the online form.