Appeal following catapult assault in Maidstone

Images of two people have been released following an assault with a catapult in Maidstone.

The victim reported that after he confronted people picking up stones outside his property in Leeds Road, Langley he was shot in the face by a catapult. He was taken to a local hospital where he received treatment to a deep cut to his face.

The incident occurred at about 6.30pm on Sunday 11 May 2025.

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Detectives have been carrying out enquiries since the report was made including house to house checks, viewing any local CCTV images and working with local officers to try and identify the two people.

Now they would like the public’s help in trying to identify the two people in the images as they believe they may have important information about the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting 46/78938/25.

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