A young child was left injured after allegedly being assaulted in a Sainsbury's car park.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which took place in Kingsmead Road, Canterbury on Wednesday, May 8.

It is understood a verbal altercation also took place between a man and a woman who were also there, at about 3.20pm.

The man, from Canterbury, was arrested the day after the incident and has been released on bail until May 22.

Police are appealing for information from any witnesses who may have been near the supermarket at the time.

They have refused to say if the victim is a boy or a girl.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01843 222289, quoting 46/87492/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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