Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted during a robbery attempt in Canterbury in the early hours of Sunday, January 5th, 2024.
The incident occurred around 2:11 am on Military Road when a woman was approached by an unknown man who demanded her purse. During the altercation, the woman sustained facial injuries. She was able to leave the area in a vehicle with a third party.
The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s, slim build, with medium-length dark hair. He was wearing a hoody, a silver chain, and carrying a small Nike bag.
In a separate incident around the same time and area, police received reports of a disturbance on Starle Close. A man is reported to have made threats to two other men outside a property. The victims sought refuge in a nearby building, and the suspect fled on foot.
Investigators are appealing to anyone with relevant information about either incident, including private CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward.
Witnesses are urged to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/2228/25. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or complete their online form.