Police appeal after three people assaulted at A20 event near West Malling

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Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man allegedly assaulted three people at an event on the A20 London Road in Addington on 12 July 2026 — one victim left with cuts and bruising, two others with eye irritation from what Kent Police believe was a noxious substance.

Officers were called at 3.22pm on Sunday 12 July 2026 to reports of an assault at an event on the A20 London Road in Addington. By the time they arrived, the suspect had left — having departed in a black Range Rover prior to officers’ arrival.

Paramedics treated all three victims at the scene. One man had cuts and bruising to his head, back and hands. A second man and a woman both suffered eye irritation, which Kent Police believe was caused by a noxious substance.

The suspect is thought to be known to the victims. Officers have reviewed available CCTV but the suspect had not been identified or located at the time of the appeal.

Anyone driving along the A20 near Addington at around 3.22pm that day should check their dashcam footage. Private CCTV in the area could also prove useful.

Key information

  • Call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/112960/26
  • Information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form