Hunt for man after three injured in Dartford assaults

Update: Kent Police is no longer appealing to find a man.

The incidents happened in the town centre in the early hours of Saturday, November 25.

At around 3.40am, a woman is alleged to have been assaulted with a weapon in Spital Street.

Shortly afterwards, a man was hit by a moving vehicle.

After this, there was an altercation on the same road leading to a second man being injuries when he was reportedly assaulted.

All three victims were treated at hospital and discharged later the same day.

A man, 24, from Rochester was arrested after the incidents and later bailed.

Police have released an image of a person they believe can help with their ongoing enquiries.

Anyone who recognises him is urged to contact Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/208732/23. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Officers have released a CCTV image of a man as part of an investigation into a disturbance and reported assaults in Dartford.

“The incidents, which police are treating as connected, happened in the town centre during the early hours of Saturday 25 November 2023.

“At around 3.40am, a woman is alleged to have been assaulted with a weapon in Spital Street, and shortly after a man was struck by a moving vehicle.

“A subsequent altercation in the same road resulted in a second man being injured when he was reportedly assaulted. All three victims were treated at hospital before being discharged later the same day.

“A 24-year-old man from Rochester was arrested following the incidents and was later bailed. Investigators have now released an image of a person they believe can assist with their ongoing enquiries.

“Anyone who recognises him is urged to contact Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/208732/23. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website.”