Third arrest made after assault outside Willesborough pub

The victim was taken to hospital with broken bones and injuries to his face.

Kent police car
Author: Martha TipperPublished 16th Oct 2024
Last updated 16th Oct 2024

A third man has been arrested after an assault outside an Ashford pub.

Kent police were called following a report that a man was assaulted from behind after leaving a pub in Mead Road, Willesborough at around 10.30pm on Saturday 28 September 2024.

The victim, in his thirties, was taken to a local hospital for treatment with broken bones and injuries to his face.

He has since been discharged to continue his recovery at home.

Arrests

On Tuesday 15 October, a 26 year old man from Arlesey in Bedfordshire was arrested on suspicion of assault. He was later bailed pending further enquiries.

A 20 year old man from Canterbury and a 26 year old man from Ashford, who were previously arrested, remain on bail while enquiries continue.

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