It is reported two men were involved in a verbal altercation in the car park at the Rose Inn pub in Ashford Road, Bearsted on Friday 16 January 2026, between 4.30pm and 5.10pm . 

One is alleged to have got into a white Ford Transit van which collided with the other man after which he was treated at hospital for leg and head injuries and a 36-year-old man was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident on Friday 30 January. He has since been released on bail.

Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any information to get in touch on 01622 604100 quoting 46/10146/26. People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers

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