A group of teenagers, including an 18-year-old from Canterbury, have been arrested for assaulting a man in Ramsgate, which left him needing hospital treatment.

Officers were called to Princess Margaret Avenue at 9pm yesterday to reports that a man in his forties had been assaulted after speaking to a group of people.

His car was also damaged and the victim suffered a hand injury which required hospital treatment.

A 19-year-old man of no fixed address, a 15-year-old boy from south-east London and 18-year-old man from Canterbury were arrested on suspicion of assault the next day,

They were also arrested in connection with the theft of a motorbike which was reported stolen from the motorcycle parking bays in Westwood Cross at 2.45pm on Tuesday.

All three remain in custody while enquiries are continuing.

Officers are asking anyone who witnessed either the bike theft or the assault later between 8.30pm and 9pm, to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting crime reference 46/36033/20.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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