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Four men attack woman in Sandgate Road, Folkestone
12:08, 20 December 2019
updated: 12:36, 20 December 2019
A woman was hurt after being attacked by a group of men wearing ski masks.
The victim, in her 20s, was taken to hospital after the frightening incident this morning in Folkestone.
The woman was walking down Sandgate Road between 7am and 7.30am when she was approached by the gang between the junctions of Castle Hill Avenue and Christ Church Road.
Three of the four men then attacked her and tried to steal her handbag.
But a Good Samaritan intervened and walked the woman away from the scene where she was then able to call 999.
The woman sustained injuries during the attack and was taken to hospital.
Witnesses are now being sought by police who might have seen the attempted robbery.
In particular they want to locate the member of the public who helped the victim.
The suspects were described as wearing ski masks and black hooded tops, apart from one who wore a black and white jumper, and all spoke in an unknown foreign language.
Det Sgt Beth Gumley said: "Sandgate Road is a busy street and we want to hear from anyone who was walking or travelling down that road between 7am and 7.40am today.
"We would also like to speak to the gentleman who came forward and helped the victim get to a place of safety."
Witnesses are asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 20-0273.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org
The attack is the latest in a spate of crime that has occurred in Folkestone this week.
On Tuesday four men broke into a home in Stone Street, Sandford and tied up the two home owners. Inquries into this incident are on-going.
Then on Wednesday, police were called after a driver approached a teenage girl at a bus stop and offered her a lift, sparking fears of an attempted child abduction.
And yesterday a man carrying a weapon was arrested in the town by armed police. He remains in custody.
