A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault with a knife in Maidstone.

The assault happened between 8.45pm and 8.55pm on Saturday 23 April 2022, in Week Street near the junction with Station Road. Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the victim, an 18-year-old man, was taken to a London hospital. His injuries are not life threatening.

At 3.40am on Tuesday 26 April, officers arrested a suspect, aged 20, at an address in Thamesmead, London. He was taken into custody.

Anyone with information, who is yet to contact Kent Police, is urged to call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/76506/22. You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form.

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