Kent Police rushed to Wayfield Road in Chatham at 9.45pm on Friday, 7 January 2022, following reports of a chaotic clash involving a large crowd. Eyewitnesses reported that during the disturbance, a car was driven at a pedestrian.
Emergency crews from Kent Police and the South East Coast Ambulance Service arrived promptly at the scene. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital and remains in a stable condition.
Three men aged 37, 38, and 42, all from nearby Chatham, were arrested on suspicion of affray. They have since been released on bail pending further inquiries, with a return date set for Tuesday, 11 January 2022.
During a search of the area, police recovered two bladed weapons and a hammer.
Detectives have appealed to the public for any information that could assist with the investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is urged to contact Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/4502/22. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Kent 1 on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Originally published by UKNIP.
