Fifteen charges have been brought against a man following an investigation into a series of assaults in Medway

Ryan Miskin is alleged to have assaulted two men inside a home in London Road, Strood on Thursday August 20.

One of the victims is thought to have been slashed in the face.

The 35-year-old, of Wickham Street, is also alleged to have attempted to rob a motorist of a car in Northcote Road on the same night . During the incident, three victims were present.

He has since been charged in connection with these events with two counts of wounding with intent, attempted robbery, inflicting actual bodily harm, common assault, threatening unlawful violence and two charges of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

Mr Miskin is also alleged to have assaulted a woman, and set a car alight, during incidents in Maidstone and Rochester on July 21.

In connection with this event he has been charged with arson, inflicting actual bodily harm and criminal damage.

He is additionally alleged to have assaulted a man in Gillingham Park on July 19 and has been charged with wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

The suspect was arrested on August 21 and, while in custody, he is reported to have assaulted two police officers.

In connection with this, he has been charged with two counts of assaulting an emergency services worker.

Mr Miskin appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Saturday and has been remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on a date to be determined.

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