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Police appeal after taxi driver racially abused and car kicked in Lenham

07:48, 15 December 2020

updated: 07:49, 15 December 2020

Police are looking for two men after a taxi driver was racially abused when he wouldn't offer them a lift.

Officers have said the man was approached by two men with alcohol outside a hotel in Boughton Road, Sandway, Lenham, at around 10pm on September 27.

Kent Police want to speak to this man after a taxi driver was racially abused. Picture: Kent Police
Kent Police want to speak to this man after a taxi driver was racially abused. Picture: Kent Police
Kent Police want to speak to this man after a taxi driver was racially abused. Picture: Kent Police
Kent Police want to speak to this man after a taxi driver was racially abused. Picture: Kent Police

After being told they wouldn't get in the car with their drinks the suspects allegedly shouted racial abuse at the victim before repeatedly kicking the taxi.

A police spokesman said: "Officers investigating the allegations have been exploring several lines of enquiry and are now able to issue images of two men who they would like to speak to."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/175578/20.

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

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