A man was punched in the back of the head as he tried to break up a late-night row between two women.

The victim, who is in his 30s, was knocked unconscious and suffered head injuries after being attacked by another man in Preston Street, Faversham.

Police say the suspect then pushed a woman over before he left the area.

A spokesman for the force said: "The victim had attempted to break up a disturbance between two women at about 11pm on August 8 when he was punched.

"He was reported to have been assaulted by a man, not known to him, who approached and hit him on the back of his head."

Officers say the victim later had his injuries treated at a local hospital.

The suspect is described as a 6ft white man, with short dark hair and freckles on his face.

He was wearing a dark-coloured buttoned shirt, a brown belt and dark-blue denim jeans and boots.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to call them on 01795 419119, quoting the reference number 46/140634/20, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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