Police have launched an appeal in an attempt to establish how a man in Deal suffered multiple injuries to his face.

The 19-year-old was in the area around the junction of Queen Street and Blenheim Road at around 11.30pm when they happened.

During this time, he sustained a broken nose and a fractured cheekbone.

The incident, on on Friday December 20, was reported to police the following day, and officers are attempting to find any available evidence to determine how he was injured, and establish whether any criminal offences have taken place.

They are keen to hear from any witnesses, or anyone with information relating to the incident.

Anyone who saw something suspicious in this area is asked to call police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/242730/19, or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline 0800 555 111, or via the online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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