A man has been left with serious facial injuries after being beaten on a shop floor in Swanscombe following an argument about queuing.

On July 22, 2022, at around 5.20pm, the victim was reportedly queuing to pay for a drink at a store on Swanscombe High Street when another man pushed in front of him.

The victim allegedly confronted the man for pushing in and was then punched in the head which knocked him to the ground.

The man was then beaten on the floor and repeatedly kicked, kneed and punched in the face before his attacker fled the store.

Police and ambulance crews were called, and the man was taken to hospital.

Officers said the assault was “unprovoked” and “occurred suddenly”.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing and there has been forensic analysis as well as a review of CCTV footage.

Police are now releasing a CCTV image of a man who they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

If you know this man or have any further information which could help the investigation, contact Kent Police quoting crime reference number 46/141161/22.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “A CCTV image has been issued by officers investigating a violent assault in Swanscombe.

“A man was left suffering serious facial injuries following the unprovoked attack on 22 July 2022, at a convenience store in the High Street.

“It is reported the victim had been queueing to pay for a drink in the shop, when at around 5.20pm another man entered who pushed in front of him.

“It is alleged that when the victim protested there was a queue, the offender suddenly punched him in the head causing him to fall to the ground.

“The assault continued as the victim was on the floor, where he was repeatedly kicked, kneed and punched in the face before the man left the store.

“Police and ambulance crews attended and the victim was taken to hospital.

“An investigation by North Kent CID is ongoing and has included forensic analysis and a review of potential CCTV evidence.

“Officers are now looking to identify the man pictured.

“Anyone with information which may assist the investigation should contact Kent Police on 01795 419119, quoting reference 46/141161/22.

“You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on their website.”

 

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