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Middle-aged woman assaulted as she walked along Addington Street in Margate

16:26, 01 November 2019

updated: 16:26, 01 November 2019

A middle-aged woman was taken to hospital after being assaulted by a man as she walked through Margate.

The victim, who is in her 50s, had been making her way down Addington Street when a disturbance involving a group of people broke out near her.

The assault happened in Addington Street in Margate. Picture: Google Street View. (20635654)
The assault happened in Addington Street in Margate. Picture: Google Street View. (20635654)

She fell to the ground and was assaulted by a man leaving her with a cut wrist which required hospital treatment.

The assault is reported to have taken place between 6pm and 6.50pm on October 9.

Police would like to hear from anyone who might recognise the man pictured in the efit or if they were in the area at the time of the disturbance and have not yet spoken to police.

Witnesses are asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/194547/19.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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