Police and paramedics attend reported assault in Ramsgate

A road closure was in place while the incident was dealt with

An area of Manston Road and Newington Road was shut off by police today (September 17) following a reported assault.

A man was taken to hospital after police and paramedics attended at 3pm.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police was called to Manston Road, Ramsgate, near the junction with Newington Road, shortly after 3pm following a report a man had been assaulted.

“Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the man was taken to a local hospital for treatment.”

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with any information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 17-0788.

The road has been reopened.