Ten Arrested Over Brutal Attack on German Student in Canterbury
Ten suspects have been charged after a brutal assault on a German student rocked Canterbury city centre. The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched an investigation following the shocking attack on a teenage boy on the evening of Thursday 6 June 2019.
Serious Assault in Canterbury
Police rushed to Rose Lane after reports emerged that a teenage boy had been violently attacked. The victim suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for urgent treatment.
Charges and Arrests
On Tuesday 3 December 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges against ten individuals. They face serious allegations including grievous bodily harm with intent and violent disorder.
- George Potter, 18, of Eaton Place, Margate, is charged with the attack. He also faces extra charges for theft of a screwdriver and Stanley knife from a shop, plus possession of an offensive weapon in public.
- A 17-year-old boy from Canterbury is also charged with the assault. He faces similar theft charges and possession of cannabis.
The investigation by authorities continues, with more details expected as the case unfolds.
