Police are investigating a violent assault in Paddock Wood that left a man hospitalized with serious head injuries believed to be from stab wounds.
Kent Police were called to the scene on Saturday, August 9, 2025, after a man was taken to the hospital. The victim was reportedly attacked between 8 and 9pm in an enclosed area next to a block of flats on Dumbrell Drive. Detectives are conducting house-to-house inquiries and reviewing CCTV footage. They are also asking local residents to check their home security cameras, including doorbell footage, for anything that might aid the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to call Kent Police at 01622 604100, referencing case number 46/138534/25. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555111 or via their online form.