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Man sought after attack on Ashford High Street left victim with head injury

14:14, 12 October 2020

updated: 15:26, 12 October 2020

Police are looking a man after a vicious High Street attack which left another in hospital.

The incident is reported to have taken place in the Ashford High Street and saw two men assault a third person.

Police want to talk to this man after a vicious attack on Ashford's High Street
Police want to talk to this man after a vicious attack on Ashford's High Street

The victim, a man in his 40s, sustained a head injury which required treatment at the William Harvey Hospital.

The incident happened on 1am Wednesday, September 9.

One suspect, 43-year-old Leigh Shilling, has already been charged with actual bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon.

The charge was authorised on September 11 and the Hythe Road resident has been remanded in custody since.

He is due to appear at Canterbury Crown Court today.

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/161223/20 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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