Man Dies After Brutal Assault Outside Maidstone Pub
Tragic Night at Hare and Hounds
Police and ambulance crews rushed to the Hare and Hounds pub on Lower Boxley Road in Maidstone shortly after 8.35pm on Saturday, August 20, following reports of an assault.
Andrew Loosley, 47, was seriously hurt and taken to a London hospital, where he sadly later died on Wednesday, August 24.
Suspect Arrested and Charged
Just two days after the attack, police detained a suspect. On Wednesday morning, 18-year-old John Gibbs from Nickley Wood, Ashford, was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Gibbs appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court and was remanded ahead of a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court set for September 21.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="2203">Kent Police are urging anyone who witnessed the assault or has information to come forward.
- Call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/162838/22.
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111 or via their website.
This shocking incident has rocked the local community as investigations continue.
