Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following an assault . Five men have been arrested in connection with the incident, in Westerham High Street which left a man suffering a serious head injury late on Friday 20 December 2024.
It is reported the victim was punched at around 11.50pm, at a location on Fullers Hill, next to the Westerham Club after an earlier verbal altercation between two groups in the George and Dragon pub. Police and ambulance crews attended, and the victim, aged in his 20s, was taken to a London hospital. He remains in a critical condition.
Detectives are appealing to anyone with information which may assist the investigation to contact them. They are also urging residents and businesses, as well as drivers who may have been in the area, to check for any important CCTV and dashcam footage.
If you can help, call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/215502/24 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form.
The suspects are all currently bailed pending further enquiries.