Witnesses sought to serious assault in Bearsted

Witnesses are sought after a teenage boy was seriously assaulted in Bearsted during a Halloween party.

The victim’s family was hosting a private party when a large group of teenagers attempted to get inside the house in Ragstone Road at around 7.45pm on Thursday 29 October 2026.

They were prevented from doing so by an adult, but instead of leaving the property a group of around 6 to 8 teenage boys turned their attention to the teenage boy who lived in the house.

The group punched and kicked him and knocked him to the floor where they continued to assault him. He was left with significant facial injuries.

Another boy was also assaulted by the group and during the attack was knocked unconscious.

The group then left the area and walked to Egremont Road where between 8.30pm and 9.30pm they were standing outside a row of shops when they began smashing bottles of alcohol on the floor

In order to protect their staff Bearsted Fish Bar put down their shutters which were then intentionally damaged by the teenagers, causing hundreds of pounds of damage.

The same group is also believed to have gone into the Co-Op earlier in the evening where they were reported to have stolen alcohol before they walked to the house in Ragstone Road.

Officers are continuing their enquiries into the incident and have arrested a 19 year old man from Headcorn on suspicion of assault. He has since been bailed while enquiries continue.

Local officers are really keen to talk to witnesses who have information and who have not yet spoken to police.

Anyone with dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage is also asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/179358/26.