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Man in hospital after unprovoked assault in Kent Road, Dartford

By: Amy Tregenna atregenna@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 17:25, 12 July 2023

Updated: 18:16, 12 July 2023

A young man is in a critical condition after being beaten over the head with a gas canister in an unprovoked street attack, police said.

The 22-year-old was set upon during a night out after being approached by four men in Kent Road, Dartford, at around 3am on Sunday, June 11.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked unprovoked by four other men in Kent Road, Dartford, on a night out. Picture: Google Street View

The man is said to have been hit to the back of the head with what was believed to be a gas cannister, police said.

The victim was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Following the incident, officers carried out inquiries and arrested two people, and investigators are now appealing for witnesses to help identify two other suspects.

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They have been described as two white men who were both wearing dark tracksuit bottoms.

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One man was wearing a dark coloured coat with the hood up and white trainers, and the second man was wearing a black hat with a yellow and red logo, a black jacket and white t-shirt.

Anyone with information should call the north Kent appeal line on 01474 366149, quoting crime reference 46/103307/23.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website.

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