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Arrest after lorry driver assaulted at Maidstone Motorway Services on the M20

A motorist has been arrested after a truck driver was allegedly assaulted at a service station.

The incident happened in the lorry parking area of the Roadchef motorway services off junction 8 of the M20, near Maidstone.

The altercation happened at the M20 services near Maidstone. Photo credit: Google Maps
The altercation happened at the M20 services near Maidstone. Photo credit: Google Maps

Police were called just before 10pm on Thursday February 29.

During the incident it is alleged the driver of a lorry was assaulted by a car driver following an earlier traffic incident on the motorway.

He suffered swelling and bruises to his face and upper body.

A 55-year-old man was later arrested at a Maidstone address and has been released on bail until May 29.

Witness or anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/33499/24.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete an online form.

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