A man has been charged with stabbing another man who was hit by a car during a brawl in Broadstairs.

The incident happened on Monday 8 January 2024 at around 12.15pm in Yarrow Close, where a group of people were involved in a disturbance.

Kent Police said they received reports of a collision between a car and a man, who suffered a broken leg and other injuries. He was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Two suspects, an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, were arrested on the same day on suspicion of affray. They were later bailed until further investigation.

A third suspect, a 43-year-old man from Ramsgate, was arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife in a public place.

He appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 9 January and was released on bail until his next hearing at Canterbury Crown Court on 12 February 2024.

Anyone with information, such as mobile phone footage, and who hasn’t already spoken to Kent Police, is urged to come forward. You can provide details by calling 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/4195/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or you can use the online form.

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