Kent Police are investigating after a man was targeted in a reported assault in Gravesend which left him in hospital with a fractured skull and brain haemhorrhage.

Officers are appealing to the public to help track down a man pictured in a CCTV image after the alleged attack on Saturday, July 2. 

The victim - a man in his 30s - was asleep inside his car in the car park of the Ascot Arms on Central Avenue at around 8pm.

A man described as being in his early 20s approached with a group of friends and knocked on the passenger side door with his arm. 

The victim left his car and following a struggle was reportedly punched to the floor where he hit his head on the concrete.

He continues to require hospital treatment more than a month later.

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image is urged to call the appeal line on 01474 366149 quoting reference XY/25564/16.

Alternatively call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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