CCTV image issued following assault in Gillingham

Officers investigating an assault on a man outside a betting shop in Gillingham have released a CCTV image.

At 11.30am on Friday 3 March 2023, Kent Police was called to the report of an unprovoked assault in the High Street.

A man seen standing in Canterbury Street walked to its junction with the High Street and approached another man. It is alleged he then struck the victim on the back of the head with a brick and fled the scene.

The victim was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.

An investigation is ongoing and officers have since released a CCTV image of a man who they believe can assist them with enquiries.

Can you help?

Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting crime reference number 46/40069/23.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website.