Dover Church Under Lockdown After Brutal Head Injury Attack

A church in the heart of Dover is on lockdown after a shocking assault left a man with a severe head injury. Police have sealed off the area near St Mary’s Church on Cannon Street following the early morning attack.

Man Hospitalised, Suspect Arrested

Paramedics treated a 25-year-old victim at the scene before rushing him to hospital. kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police confirmed they have arrested an 18-year-old local man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

Crime Scene Remains Cordoned Off

A pathway next to the church remains under heavy police guard. Blue police tape blocks off the area, with a large pool of blood still visible on the pavement.

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