Three Arrested After Acid Attack at Busy Rochester Pub

Chaos erupted at a bustling Rochester town centre pub after three men launched a brutal assault, leaving one man with severe facial injuries.

Corrosive Substance Thrown in High Street Horror

Kent Police rushed to Ye Arrow on High Street at 10:15pm on Saturday, 13 September 2025, following reports of a violent fracas. The victim was doused in a corrosive substance, causing serious facial injuries. Emergency services treated him at a local hospital before he was released. Thankfully, his injuries are not life-threatening.

Suspects Arrested, Investigation Ongoing

  • 23-year-old man from Wickford, Essex, arrested on 18 September
  • 19-year-old from Purfleet-on-Thames detained on 22 September
  • 21-year-old from Upminster arrested on 23 September

All three suspects are in custody on suspicion of assault and remain on bail as police continue their investigation into the shocking attack.

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