Officers are appealing for help identifying a man pictured in CCTV footage linked to a reported assault at a Sittingbourne public house on 24 December.
What Happened
Kent Police took a call at 7.55pm on Christmas Eve reporting an assault at a pub in Sittingbourne. The force has now put out CCTV imagery as part of the investigation — and officers think the man in the image could help them work out what went on that night.
No arrests. No charges. The incident is still under investigation.
The CCTV Appeal
Police want two groups of people to come forward. The man visible in the released image is urged to contact officers directly. And anyone who recognises him — a mate, a colleague, a neighbour who clocks a familiar face — is asked to get in touch as well.
It’s a fairly routine move, though no less useful for that. Kent Police regularly put out CCTV stills when naming a person could nudge an investigation forward. The force is also keen to hear from anyone who was actually in the pub that evening, as well as local businesses or residents who might have doorbell or security camera footage from the surrounding area they haven’t yet thought to check.
Why Sittingbourne Residents Can Help
Christmas Eve in a pub. Busy doesn’t begin to cover it.
That’s both a headache and a stroke of luck for investigators — there’s a decent chance someone in Sittingbourne remembers the evening, or clocked something that didn’t seem worth mentioning at the time. Worth mentioning now, though.
Any information, however small it seems, could move things on. The alleged assault hasn’t been pinned on any named individual, and this remains an allegation under investigation — not a proven offence.
How to Contact Kent Police
Anyone with information should contact Kent Police, quoting the relevant appeal reference, by calling 101. Alternatively, you can pass information on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Key Takeaways
- Kent Police received a report of an assault at a Sittingbourne public house at 7.55pm on 24 December
- The force has released a CCTV image of a man officers believe may be able to assist with their enquiries
- The case remains an alleged incident under active investigation — no charges or arrests have been confirmed
What This Means for Kent Residents
If you were in or around a Sittingbourne pub on Christmas Eve, Kent Police want to hear from you — even if you’re not entirely sure what you saw adds up to anything. Businesses nearby with external or internal cameras are also encouraged to dig out their footage from that evening and contact officers if anything stands out. You can report information on 101, or pass it on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 — free, confidential, and available round the clock.