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Police hunt for man who headbutted woman near playpark in Swanley

12:38, 26 August 2021

updated: 12:42, 26 August 2021

A woman was headbutted and kneed in the head during a violent assault near a children's playpark.

She was attacked during an incident in the play area off Leechcroft Avenue in Swanley.

Police need your help to find the attacker. Stock picture
Police need your help to find the attacker. Stock picture

The suspect, who is in his 40s and was wearing dark clothing, is known to the victim. He is said to have carried out last Friday's assault at around 6.50pm after following her from Swanley High Street.

Police attended and carried out a search for the man, but they still haven't found him.

Anyone who witnessed the assault, or who may have any other information to assist the investigation, is asked to call police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/153566/21.

You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website.

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