A 31-year-old man has been charged following a double stabbing on New Year’s Day.

A 15-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were both allegedly assaulted at 3.15am on January 1 in Gravesend town centre, near to Harmer Street.

A man is alleged to have made threats towards them before he assaulted them. According to the police “they sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds”.

Both victims were taken to a London hospital and have since been released.

Daniel Wray, 31, of Winchester Road, Orpington, was arrested yesterday (Friday) in Dartford following a CCTV appeal by police.

He has now been charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of cannabis.

His case has been sent to Maidstone Crown Court for plea and trial preparation on February 5.

A 28-year-old woman from Gravesend, also arrested in connection with the investigation, has been released on bail until April 3.

Anyone with further information about the incident can call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/164/24.