Knife Fight Erupts at Late-Night Takeaway in King Street – Four Men Arrested
Fast-Food Brawl Shakes King Street in Early Hours
Four suspects were rounded up after a violent scuffle broke out at a fast-food joint on King Street shortly after 2am on Saturday, 25 March 2023. The men reportedly clashed earlier in Harbour Street, sparking the late-night showdown.
Two Men Injured, Including Knife Wound
Police and ambulance crews raced to the scene. Two of the men were arrested on the spot and rushed to hospital. One suffered injuries believed to be caused by a knife, though thankfully none of the wounds are life-threatening. The other two suspects were nabbed shortly after the fracas.
Police Hunt for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers are calling for anyone with info to come forward. They’re especially keen to speak to anyone holding mobile phone footage, or residents with doorbell and CCTV cameras. Drivers in the King Street and Harbour Street areas are urged to check dashcams. Anyone with tips can contact kent.police.uk" title="Kent Police" target="_blank">Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting incident 46/54058/23. Alternatively, whistleblowers can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or submit info online.
Possible Link to Taxi Driver Assault in Ramsgate
Police are probing if one of the arrested men is connected to another attack—an assault on a taxi driver around 11.20pm on Friday 24 March in Margate Road, Ramsgate. The victim was robbed of cash by a passenger and suffered stab wound injuries, though again, these are not life-threatening.
