Two Men Charged After Canterbury Police Assault
Two men have landed themselves in hot water following a late-night brawl in Canterbury city centre.
Violent Disturbance on Canterbury High Street
On 4 January 2020, at 10.15pm, officers were called to an altercation on Canterbury’s bustling High Street. Three Kent Police officers were assaulted during the incident, with one suffering facial injuries.
Arrests and Court Appearances
- Stanley Pinto, 25, from Thornton Heath, Surrey, faces four counts of assaulting an emergency worker, criminal damage, and possession of a bladed article.
- Aaron Shomade, 24, of Brent Cross, North West London, denies assaulting an emergency worker.
Both men were arrested and appeared at Margate Magistrates Court on 6 January 2020. Shomade was granted bail and will return to court on 27 February 2020. Pinto pleaded guilty and remains in custody, awaiting sentencing at Canterbury Crown Court.
