Appeal following assault on Margate seafront

Witnesses are sought following an assault on Margate seafront.

Shortly after 10.30pm on Tuesday 7 February 2023, Kent Police was called to a report of an altercation in Marine Terrace.

Officers attended and were told that a man had been assaulted by a group of men at the shelter near the roundabout leading to the town's railway station. The victim was taken to hospital with facial injuries.

Four men, aged between 21 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of assault and remain in custody while enquiries continue.

Earlier disturbance

Officers are also appealing to anyone who witnessed an earlier disturbance in and around the Promenade Brewers Fayre restaurant in Station Approach.

That incident took place at around 9.45pm and officers are treating it as potentially linked to the later assault.

Anyone who witnessed either incident, or who has dashcam or CCTV which may assist officers, is urged to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/23988/23.

Anyone with information can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.