Appeal for Folkestone Street Cleaner Assault Information

Kent Police are appealing for help identifying a group of youths who assaulted and hurled abuse at a street cleaner in Folkestone. The 62-year-old broke his arm when he was pushed over by one of the yobs on the zig zag path near The Leas on Friday 28 September.

They verbally abused the man before pushing over his work barrow. One of the group then shoved the man over, causing the injury. The incident happened at around 10.15am.

The main offender is described as a white male aged 15 or 16, six feet two inches tall and of slim build with short fair hair. He was wearing a blue tracksuit with a blue stripe on the arms and trainers.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call PC Scott McKillop on 01303 850055, or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.