Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside a pub in Sittingbourne.
At around 10:20 pm on Saturday 27 June 2026, Kent Police responded to an incident on West Street, where a man in his 20s had been punched in the face. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. A 23-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident but has been released without charge.
Officers are now looking to identify a suspect described as a tall, white man, approximately 25 years old with blonde hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white football shirt, blue jeans, and a white baseball cap.
Did you see what happened? If you were near West Street on Saturday night, or if you recognize the description of the suspect, please come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to call Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting reference 46/103541/26. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their online form.