A police officer who was attacked and knocked unconscious in a graveyard has been discharged from hospital.
Kent Police launched a manhunt after the male officer was assaulted in the grounds of St Laurence Church in Ramsgate just before 10pm on Friday.
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He was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged, a force spokesman said on Saturday afternoon.
Armed officers attended the scene after it was reported one of the people who carried out the attack had a gun. But no firearm was discharged, police said.
So far no-one has been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
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