Appeal after serious assault in Lydd

Kent Police is appealing for information following a report that three men were assaulted in Lydd.

The incident happened near Cannon Street and Coronation Square between 7pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 13 June 2026.

The victims, who are in their 30s, asked some local people for directions and were then allegedly attacked by a group of unknown men.

Facial injuries

One of them suffered serious facial injuries and was taken to hospital by paramedics for medical attention.

Chief Inspector Anjali Howard said:

‘The three men who were targeted are briefly visiting the UK to take part in an international sports competition.
‘I am urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who knows the identities of those involved in the assault to contact our appeal line.’

Can you help?

Anyone with information should call 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/94698/26.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form.