Appeal issued following assault in Strood

An appeal has been issued following an allegation that a man was assaulted by a group of people in Strood.

The incident happened at around 8.20pm on Monday 15 June 2020 outside a leisure centre on Watling Street.

Injury

South East Coast Ambulance Service attended and the 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital with an injury consistent with a stab wound to his arm.

Detectives are completing enquiries in the area including forensic examinations at the scene and a review of CCTV footage.

Can you help?

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/101602/20.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111, or complete the online form.

Two men, both aged 19 and from the Grain area, were arrested on suspicion of assault on 16 June. They were later bailed to return to the police station on 3 July.