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Police cordon off Dane Park in Margate after serious assault

By: Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Published: 13:44, 31 August 2019

Updated: 14:13, 31 August 2019

A public park has been partially cordoned off by police after a young man was seriously assaulted.

The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered serious head and leg injuries in the attack, which happened in the early hours of this morning.

He was rushed to a London hospital, where his condition is described as being serious but stable.

Parts of Dane Park have been cordoned off by police. Pic: Daniel Andrew Gosden

Two areas of Dane Park in Margate have been cordoned off by officers - with several police cars parked on the grass.

One of the out-of-bounds areas is near the Thanet Colts Football Club, just off Dane Road.

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A police spokesman said: "An investigation has been launched after a man was found with serious injuries in Margate.

An assault is reported to have taken place in the early hours, before 5.20am in Dane Park.

"A police cordon has been placed at the scene and enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the incident."

Police cars are parked on Dane Park in Margate. Pic: Daniel Andrew Gosden

Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the assault or who has information that may assist the investigation to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 31-0357.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

To get the latest updates in ongoing cases, police appeals and criminals put behind bars, click here.

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