Teen Stabbed in Late-Night Brawl in Folkestone

Kent Police rushed to Folkestone Road at 1.25am on Monday, September 4, after reports of a violent fight.

Man Airlifted to London Hospital

Emergency crews, including South East Coast Ambulance Service and an air ambulance, attended the scene. A man suffered what appeared to be a stab wound and was flown to a London hospital. Luckily, his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Two Teens Arrested Over Stabbing

Following a swift investigation by local officers and East Kent CID, two Dover-area teenagers were arrested later that day.

  • A 17-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, affray, and threatening a person with a knife.
  • A 16-year-old has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and affray.

Both boys are set to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, September 5.

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