Man attacked by group at Kelvedon Hatch festival as police hunt suspects

It happened near the main stage during the Appetite Festival

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 4th Sep 2026

A man was attacked by a group of suspects and had his sunglasses stolen during a festival in Essex.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following the reported robbery at the Appetite Festival at Kelvedon Hall in Kelvedon Hatch.

The incident took place between 9.30pm and 10pm on Sunday 30th August.

It was reported that a man in the crowd near the main stage was assaulted by a group of around four to six male suspects.

A pair of sunglasses was also reported to have been stolen.

One of the suspects is described as a mixed-race man aged between 19 and 23.

He is said to be around 5ft 8ins tall, of lean build, with shoulder-length black hair, and was wearing a black snapback cap.

Essex Police are keen to hear from anyone who was near the main stage at the time or who captured footage.

Anyone with information can contact Essex Police online, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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