Kent Police was called shortly after 1am on Thursday 7 November 2024 following a report that a man had been assaulted in Harbour Street. Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to a London hospital, where he remains receiving treatment.
Enquiries at the scene led to a man being arrested at around 4.30am in the morning.
The 43-year-old man of no fixed address, has since been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and is due to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 8 November.