Man Hospitalised After Brutal Assault and Fall in Kent
A man remains in a London hospital after a serious attack in Kent. Emergency services were called to Borstal Street in Rochester in the early hours of Sunday morning. The victim, locally named Jamie, fell from a height onto a busy main road following the assault.
Crime Scene Locked Down as Investigation Gathers Pace
Borstal Street is shut tight while SOCO officers in white suits scour the scene for evidence. They’ve been taking photos and collecting clues to piece together what happened. Friends of the man spoke to CID officers and confirmed he was transferred to a London hospital for treatment.
Eyewitnesses Reveal Ambulance Arrival Just After Midnight
Staff at a nearby newsagent were left stunned when CCTV footage showed an ambulance arriving around midnight. Paramedics rushed to treat the man’s serious injuries before taking him away. Police warn the road closure is likely to continue as enquiries drag on.
Kent Police Confirm Arrest and Ongoing Enquiries
A Kent Police spokesman said: “Kent Police was called to Borstal Street, Rochester at 11.55pm on Saturday 5 November 2022 after a report of an assault. Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended, with the man taken to a London hospital.”
He added: “A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in custody. Borstal Street remains closed while investigations continue.”
