Two Arrested Over Brawl Caught on Camera in Chatham High Street
Man Nabbed for Affray and Attacking Emergency Workers
On Wednesday 4 August 2021, cops arrested a 30-year-old man from Sittingbourne on suspicion of affray. He also faces two charges of assaulting emergency workers during the same incident.
Second Man Held the Next Day
The following day, Thursday 5 August, a 28-year-old from Gillingham was also arrested on suspicion of affray. Both arrests relate to a brawl caught on video and shared online, which happened on Monday 5 July at around 5pm on Chatham High Street.
Cops Are Calling for Witnesses
Police quickly responded to reports but the suspects fled before they arrived. After a thorough investigation with local partners, officers identified and arrested both men. They have since been released while inquiries continue.
If you saw anything or have information, contact police on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/118487/21. You can also call anonymous charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or report online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
