Police appeal to contact key witness

Police are appealing for a key witness to come forward following an assault in which a woman’s arm was broken.

The incident occurred at the junction of Luton Road and Constitution Hill, Chatham, at around 3.20pm on Monday, 16 June.

It is reported that a woman, who is in her seventies, was walking home from the shops when she was approached by a female who asked her for money. When the pensioner refused to hand over any cash it is alleged she was pushed to the ground. She suffered a broken wrist and numerous facial injuries in the incident.

The matter is being investigated by Pc Aaron Chapman, who said: ‘We are keen to speak with a man who was driving past when the incident occurred. He stopped, helped the woman and flagged down a passing police car. The officers were able to get medical assistance for the victim who was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital.’

The motorist left the area before the patrol, who were helping the woman, were able to take his contact details.

• A 26-year-old Medway woman was arrested in connection with the incident and has been bailed to the police station pending further enquiries.

Police appeal follows suspicious incident

Police are appealing for information following a suspicious incident in the toilets of a bar in Rochester.

It is reported that a 33-year-old woman was in the cubicle of the toilets in the Enigma wine bar, High Street, Rochester, when she saw a man peering over the top of the door. On being spotted the man walked out of the bar and towards the train station. The incident occurred on 12 June at around 10.15pm.

The suspect is described as being a black male, aged between 25 and 27-years-old, of slight build with a bald or shaved head. He was wearing white and black trainers, a white hooded top and a dark coloured jacket.

The matter is being investigated by Dc Steve Goldsmith, who said: ‘I would ask anyone who may recognise the description of the man or who has any information that may help us with this investigation to come forward.’

Can you help?

If you have any information that may help police, please contact Dc Goldsmith on 01634 792527 or Kent CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.

Police appeal follows fatal collision

Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision.

The incident occurred at 9.25am Sunday, 8 June in Meirscourt Road, Rainham.

It is believed that a red Yamaha motorcycle was in collision with a parked car (black Jaguar). The rider of the motorcycle, a 50-year-old man from Gillingham, was taken to hospital by sadly died on arrival.

Can you help?

If you witnessed the incident, or have any information that may help police, please contact officers at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.

Man dies week after collision

Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision.

The incident occurred at 4.40pm on Friday, 16 May, on Ropers Lane/ Ratcliffe Highway, Hoo.

It is reported that a silver Peugeot 206 was involved in a single car collision resulting the vehicle overturning. The driver, a 39-year-old man from Strood, was ejected from the car in the incident. He was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital where he was treated for serious head injuries. Sadly he died one week later in hospital.

Police have launched an investigation and are keen to trace a potential witness thought to be the driver of a white van (possibly a woman) who was travelling in the opposite direction of the Peugeot prior to, or at the time of, the collision.

Can you help?

Police appeal after goat attacked

Police in Medway are appealing for information after a dog mauled a goat as it grazed in the Darland Banks Nature Reserve.

The incident occurred on Sunday, 25 May at between 1 and 2pm. The goat, named butter, was left with such horrific injuries after being attacked by the dark coloured Staffordshire bull terrier, that sadly he had to be put down. Police are now keen to trace the dog and its owner.

The matter is being investigated by Pc Andy Whitall, who said: ‘I would like to ask anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information about the attack to come forward. We are keen to take the necessary steps to ensure that no other animals, or people, come to any harm. We understand that it is possible the Staffordshire bull terrier is a rescue dog.

‘We are working closely with the RSPCA and the Kent Wildlife Trust in relation to this incident and would ask people to contact the police if they can help us locate the dog and its owner.’

West Kent and Medway Warden for the Kent Wildlife Trust, Alison Ruyter added: ‘The goats at the reserve are cared for by local volunteers and this is a great setback for them. We are all greatly saddened by this event and the goats and cows who graze in the area have been left unsettled by the attack.’

Can you help?

If you witnessed the incident or have any information that may help Pc Whitall with his enquiries, please contact police on 01634 792344.