Hate crime victim suffered head injuries when hit with stick in suspected racist assault

A man has been arrested following a suspected racially-aggravated assault in Maidstone.

Between 11.45pm and midnight on Saturday 1 April 2023 in Union Street, it is alleged that a man hit another man with a stick, causing head injuries.

Shouted racist abuse

The suspect reportedly shouted racist abuse at the victim throughout the incident.

On Thursday 27 April, a 33-year-old man from Maidstone was arrested on suspicion of assault. He has since been released on bail to return to the police station on 25 July, pending further enquiries.

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