Man Found with Serious Head Injury in Chatham – Police Launch Investigation

A man was discovered with a severe head injury at around 8pm on Sunday, 13 February 2022, near the bottom of a staircase on Victoria Street, Chatham.

He was rushed to a local hospital and is now in a life-threatening condition.

Suspect Arrested Over Brutal Assault

Kent Police arrested a man in his 60s from Chatham on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody as enquiries continue.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Detective Constable Beth Brimmicombe-Wood said: “Although we have arrested a man, we are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and are carrying out enquiries to ascertain how the man sustained his injuries.”

“We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who may have information about what happened and who has not yet spoken to officers.”

Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/30477/22.

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