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Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a man allegedly assaulted two staff members at a bar in Sittingbourne on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The incident reportedly began around 1.00am at The Vineyard on West Street when a man was asked to leave after allegedly touching a woman inappropriately over her clothing.
A disturbance followed, during which two staff members were reportedly assaulted although neither sustained serious injuries. Officers arrived shortly after the incident and arrested a 28-year-old man from the local area on suspicion of assault and sexual assault. He has since been bailed pending further investigation. Police are urging anyone who was at The Vineyard that evening and has not yet spoken to them to come forward with information. People with information should contact Kent Police at 01795 419119, quoting reference 46/146793/25.