Night Shock: Man Busted After Early Morning Attack Near Pontins!

Incident Rocks Lydd Road

At 1 a.m. on June 11, chaos erupted near the Pontins holiday resort on Lydd Road. A violent incident unfolded, catching the attention of walkers and drivers passing by.

Suspect Nabbed and Charged

Sussex Police wasted no time. They arrested 35-year-old Darren Smith from Mercury Close, Rochester. He faced a preliminary hearing just two days later, on June 13, at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.

Multiple Charges Laid

  • Assault causing actual bodily harm
  • Theft from a person
  • Criminal damage

Smith was released on conditional bail ahead of his December 13 trial at Hastings Magistrates’ Court.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Sussex Police urge anyone who saw what happened to come forward. Contact them online or call 101 quoting serial 305 of 11/06.

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