Chaos as Car Crashes into Gravesend Nightclub, Several Injured and Man Arrested
A terrifying night out turned to chaos when a car smashed into a Gravesend nightclub, injuring several people and seeing a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Car Ploughs Into Smoking Area at Blake’s Nightclub
The shocking incident unfolded just before midnight at Blake’s nightclub on Queen Street. The vehicle crashed straight into the venue’s marquee, used as a smoking area, sending partygoers into panic. Footage shows the car inside the marquee as police rushed in to evacuate people to safety.
Driver Arrested After Altercation, Not Terrorism
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police confirmed the driver, named locally as Samuel Hydenstein, had been asked to leave the club earlier following a dispute. Police stressed the attack is not being treated as terrorism. The driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is now in custody.
Witnesses Describe Horror
Radio One DJ Reece Parkinson, at the club during the crash, took to Twitter to express his shock. Witness Sonny Powar told reporters:
“It was just a normal night out at Blake’s nightclub in Gravesend. Some guy wasn’t let into the club, or was kicked out, so he drove his 4×4 into the tent we were all in. It stopped at my feet – any further and I could have died. Then he reversed and we all ran.”
Sonny also witnessed the car hitting two people before the driver was pulled from the vehicle. Details on the condition of the injured have not yet been released.
