The British Transport Police are putting out a call for anyone who saw a serious attack at Westgate-on-Sea station or anything suspicious in the area at the time, to get in touch as a matter of urgency as the information could be crucial towards the investigation of the incident. 

The assault took place at Westgate-on-Sea Station during the early evening of the 26th of September 2021.

Westgate-on-Sea Station is on the Chatham Main Line operated by Southeastern, and serves the town of Westgate-on-Sea in Kent and close to the seaside town of Margate

The police were called into the station at 6.11 pm on the 26th of September after reports had been made about a man being attacked by a group of men. 

A 16-year-old young man was the victim, who was struck and then fell onto the tracks where he was electrocuted on the third rail.

The group of men then stole a bag from the victim’s girlfriend as they left the scene of the assault.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance and is still there today with injuries that are said to be potentially life-changing.

An arrest has been made of a young man aged 16 in connection with the incident and is in police custody. 

To get in touch you can:

• Text: 61016 and quote reference 391 of 26/9/21
• Call: 0800 40 50 50 and quote reference 391 of 26/9/21
• Make an anonymous call by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Detective Inspector Gary Pinner said: “This is a disturbing incident which has left a man in a serious condition in hospital, and there will be a number of reassurance patrols taking place in the area over the next few days.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or anything suspicious in the area at the time to get in touch with us as soon as possible, as this information could be vital to our investigation.

“You can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 391 of 26/09/21. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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