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CCTV appeal after teenage boy left with head injuries following racial assault in St Mary's Road, Swanley

13:08, 27 June 2022

updated: 14:00, 27 June 2022

A teenage boy was left with head injuries following reports of a racially motivated attack near a train station.

The boy was in St Mary’s Road, Swanley with a group of friends when it is reported he was racially abused by two men.

Police have released a CCTV image of two men they wish to speak to in connection with reports of a racial assault in Swanley. Photo: Kent Police
Police have released a CCTV image of two men they wish to speak to in connection with reports of a racial assault in Swanley. Photo: Kent Police

It is alleged the victim was then assaulted by one of the men causing a cut and swelling to his head.

The incident happened at around 5.30pm on Tuesday April 19.

Investigators have now released an image of two people they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

PC Jamie Hodd said: "Officers have been making enquiries into this incident including the examination of potential CCTV footage in the area.

"We are now able to issue an image of two people who may be able to assist with our enquiries."

Anyone who recognises them or has any additional information that may assist the investigation, should contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting crime reference 46/73228/22.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website via www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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