Suspects Charged Following Serious Assault

Two teenagers have been charged following a serious assault in Sittingbourne last week.

Kent Police was called to an address in Murston shortly before 9pm on Thursday (16th January) following reports a 16-year-old boy had been assaulted and had sustained an injury consistent with a stab wound.

It was alleged that a group of people had arrived and left the scene in a car during the incident.

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment to injuries not considered to be life-threatening. The boy was later discharged to continue his recovery.

Enquiries were carried out and the following day officers made arrests in connection with the incident.

On Saturday (18th January), a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and with possession of a bladed article. Following an initial hearing at Medway Magistrates’ Court, he was remanded in custody to appear before Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 14th February.

A second 17 year old boy, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and with possession of a bladed article, was bailed with conditions after he appeared before magistrates and is also due to appear before Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 14th February.

Anyone with relevant information to assist the investigation, including CCTV, should contact Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting 46/8994/25. Alternatively they can contact Crimestoppers FREE and anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or they can complete on online form here.