A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious stabbing incident in Chatham on Monday evening.
Kent Police were alerted to the incident at around 8:06 PM on October 28th, 2024, after receiving a call from South East Coast Ambulance Service. The victim, a man in his 30s, was found injured in the High Street near the junction with Rhode Street. He sustained multiple stab wounds and was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
Following a swift investigation, police apprehended a suspect in Gillingham later that evening. A 33-year-old man from Maidstone, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife in a public place. He appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October 30th, and was remanded in custody.
Kent Police are treating the incident as isolated but are urging any witnesses who have not yet come forward to contact the appeal line at 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/183230/24. Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or using their online form.