Appeal following assault in West Malling

Officers investigating a report of an assault in West Malling are seeking witnesses, private CCTV and dashcam footage.

Kent Police was called at 3.22pm on Sunday 12 July 2026 to a report of three people having been assaulted by a man, believed to be known to them, at an event on the A20 London Road in Addington.

The suspect left in a black Range Rover prior to officers' arrival where one man was found with cuts and bruising to his head, back, and hands.

Another man and a woman suffered eye irritation believed to be caused by a noxious substance.

The victims were all treated at the scene by paramedics.

Investigators carried out initial enquiries, including a review of available CCTV, and are now asking the public for help to identify and locate the outstanding suspect.

Appeal

Anyone with information is urged to call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/112960/26.

Local residents with private CCTV or drivers with dashcam, who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, are also asked to check for footage.

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