Officers are seeing to identify a witness who is believed to have filmed a violent assault in Herne Bay on their mobile phone.

A woman was injured following the assault, which happened in a parked car on Monday 27 March 2023.

Repeatedly punched

The incident took place between 6pm and 7pm as the car was stationary in Mortimer Street. It is alleged the victim had opened a door of the black Peugeot and was repeatedly punched by a man known to her, who had been standing in the street.

On Wednesday 29 March, a 32-year-old man from Herne Bay was arrested and taken into custody The assault is believed to have been filmed by passer-by, and police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

If you can help the investigation call Kent Police on 01227 868983 or email 15840@kent.police.uk, quoting reference 46/56929/23. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

By Ed

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