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Teens aacked street sleeper


A HOMELESS man was as- saulted and robbed in the centre of Maidstone, police have re- vealed. The victimsuffered a number of


facial injuries after hewas targeted by a gang of teenagers on Thurs- day,May 30. Officers claim the victim was


first approached at about 9.45pm while he was sitting on a bench in Week Street, opposite the junction with Station Road. The suspects, described as three


young boys anda girl, approached himdemanding the alcohol hewas drinking, aswell as cigarettes. When he refused, they pulled


him to his feet and tried to push him in the direction of Brenchley Gardens. The victimmade a bid to escape,


andran alongWeek Street towards theHighStreet.Buthe losthis foot- ing and was repeatedly assaulted as he lay on the floor.


His mobile phone, alcohol and


cashwere stolen. He later told police that, when


the assaultwas over andthe group had left the scene, one of the teenage boys returned and hit him in the face. The suspects are described as


beingwhite and are believed to be aged around 15 to 17 years old. Two of the boys had blond hair


andwere of a slimor skinny build. The third boy had dark hair and was also slim. The girlwasdescribedas having


long blonde hair andwaswearing jeans or trousers anda black jacket. Police are asking witnesses, or


anyone with information which may assist the investigation, to call the West Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/105025/19. Alternatively they can contact


KentCrimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.


A CARE home described as “a happyplace to live” has been rated good by a government inspector. The residential home in Bower


Mount Road looks after 15 elderly people and providing respite care for another. The Care Quality Commission


inspector observed “kind interac- tions between people and staff, who knew people well and pro- tected their dignity”. Bowercroft Care Ltd was also


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Courtney bids forworld title


MAIDSTONE gymnast Courtney Tulloch will represent Great Britain at the Gymnastics World Cup in East Germany. The 24-year-old, who is no


stranger to representing the coun- try atworld class level, has qualified for the rings finalatCottbus,onSat- urday,November 24. Courtney trains and teaches at


Pegasus gym in Farleigh Hill, and alsoatCoreTheGyminKingStreet.


‘Happy’ care home praised


praised for the way in which the safety of residents was protected by management and staff, who were appropriately trained. The report said: “Peoplewere in-


volved in planning their care and support, and supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives, and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible.” The home receiveda goodgrade at its last inspection inAugust 2016.


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