Detectives have launched an urgent investigation following a violent assault on a woman in Chatham town centre during the early hours of Saturday morning.
The victim was subjected to a sustained attack that began in the High Street between 1:56am and 2:56am on Saturday 27 June 2026, before spilling over into nearby Railway Street. She suffered a broken ankle alongside severe facial bruising during her ordeal.
The assailant, who remains unidentified, is described as being approximately 5ft tall and was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident. Investigators believe a member of the public stepped in to assist the woman at the scene, and officers are now desperate to speak with this Good Samaritan.
Kent Police are currently scouring the area for CCTV footage tracing the route from the High Street to Railway Street. Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the assault, or who has any dashcam or doorbell footage from the area at that time, to come forward immediately. Anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting crime reference 46/104345/26. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their online reporting form.