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Detectives are appealing for information following an assault in Chatham during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Kent Police officers were called to New Road Avenue at around 4.20am on Saturday, after reports of a man being assaulted. Emergency services attended the scene, and the victim received medical attention for injuries sustained during the incident. He was taken to a local hospital with head injuries and remains there in a stable condition.
Officers attended but the suspect had left the scene prior to their arrival. He is described as being a white man, 5ft 6in, with blond hair and wearing a grey/black jacket.
An investigation is now underway to establish the full circumstances, and officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area at the time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting 46/200680/25. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.