Appeal following assault in Thanet

Witnesses are being sought following an assault in Westwood, near Broadstairs.

Between 7.50am and 8am on Friday 2 September 2022, a man was reportedly assaulted by another man in Gordon Road.

He sustained injuries consistent with a stab wound which required hospital treatment and the incident was later reported to Kent Police.

Officers have since been carrying out enquiries and are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, or who has any other information which may assist the investigation.

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The suspect is described as white, in his 20s, around 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, with wavy light brown hair and facial hair.

He was wearing a dark blue tracksuit top with a yellow stripe down the right shoulder and blue trousers. He is believed to have left the scene in the direction of Ramsgate Road.

Anyone with information, or relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/171413/22.

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