A man has been charged after an incident where part of a major road was closed and a machete recovered.

Police were called to London Road in Swanscombe at around 1.30pm last Wednesday when a man was treated for serious injuries.

He and a second man were taken to hospital for treatment and a large blade was recovered at the scene.

Four people were arrested in connection with the incident, which saw an air ambulance land nearby, with three of them being bailed.

Earlier today (Aug 20), Ryan Holt, 23, was charged with a public order offence, driving while disqualified, using a vehicle without insurance, possessing a weapon in a public place and attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Holt, of Elm Road, Dartford, was also charged with threatening a person with a blade and dangerous driving.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court today.

Two men, aged 19 and 23, and a woman, aged 18, who were arrested on suspicion of assault, have since been bailed until November pending further investigation.

Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to the police, to contact the appeal line on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/137183/24.

Residents with private CCTV and motorists with dashcam are also asked to check for any relevant footage. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously, by calling 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.