Kent Police was called to an address in Linden Road at 8.17am on Friday 19...

Published: 11:07 am July 22, 2024
Updated: 12:21 am June 18, 2025
Five Arrested Following Serious Assault on Isle of Sheppey

Kent Police was called to an address in Linden Road at 8.17am on Friday 19 July 2024 following a report that a man had been assaulted.

Emergency services attended and the man was flown to a London hospital, where he remains receiving treatment for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Enquiries at the scene led to a man who is known to the victim being arrested near Sea Road later the same day.

Darren Duncombe, 49, of Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, has since been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He remains in custody and is due to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court on Monday 22 July.

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