Two men arrested after lorry driver 'stabbed' in Ashford
A lorry driver was
assaulted in Brookfield Court, Ashford
by Samantha Williams
Two men have been arrested after a lorry driver
was reportedly stabbed in Ashford.
A 51-year-old man was taken to the William Harvey Hospital
yesterday with what was described as a minor facial injury after
the assault.
Kent Police were called to the scene - in Brookfield Court,
off Brookfield Road - at 12.20pm.
Early witness reports said the victim had been stabbed.
Officers remained at the scene until late afternoon.
Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who has
information about the incident, which took place between 11.45am
and 12.15pm.
A Kent Police spokesman said: "Police investigating an
alleged assault would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it or
has information about a group of youths who were abusive to a
delivery driver.
"Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and
released on bail while officers make further enquiries."
Anyone who can help is asked to phone 101, quoting crime
reference ZY/3086/13, or Kent Crimestoppers,
anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
31/01/13
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