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Man taken to hospital after being attacked with golf club in Gillingham

16:36, 12 May 2021

updated: 17:09, 12 May 2021

A man was taken to hospital after being punched and attacked with a golf club in Gillingham.

The victim, aged in his 30s, is said to have been assaulted by a group of people while he walked in Skinner Street.

Police are investigating. Stock image
Police are investigating. Stock image

He is said to have been racially abused before being attacked, sustaining injuries to his face and arm, which were treated at hospital.

The attack happened between 9pm and 9.20pm on Friday April 16.

Two of the suspects are male, with the third female, and are all described as being young, possibly teenagers, and dressed in dark clothing.

Officers have carried out numerous inquiries, including speaking with potential witnesses and seeking to obtain CCTV.

Anyone with information, or privately held video recorded in the area at the time of the incident, is asked to call Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/63535/21.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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